COVID-19 Response Fund for Erie County

Loans for Small Businesses

Low-interest loans with flexible repayment plans for small businesses with 25 employees or under facing business disruptions.

 Loans for Nonprofits

Low-interest loans with flexible repayment plans to Erie County nonprofits to sustain vital services.

What do we offer?

• Flexible repayment terms with no payment required for 3 months
• Low-interest rates at 4% for small businesses
• Low-interest rates at 3% for nonprofits
• Loans from $5,000 up to $50,000

Who is eligible?

• Nonprofits located in Erie County
• Small businesses under 25 employees located in Erie county that are any of the following
• Minority-, woman-, immigrant- or veteran-owned businesses, or
• Businesses or nonprofits that serve economically distressed neighborhoods in Erie County

Where do we work?

• The Erie County COVID-19 Response Fund is for nonprofits and small businesses located in Erie County, Pennsylvania
• Bridgeway serves 15 counties in western Pennsylvania from our three offices located in Pittsburgh, Erie, and Uniontown