Government and Community-Based Strategies and Sources for Financing Recycling Enterprises. Written for NRC by Self-Reliance, Inc., this briefing paper reviews historical and current trends in financing recycling businesses and recent developments in small business and community-based financing. The report includes results of a survey of community-development financial institutions (CDFI) that have financed recycling businesses along with contract information for more than 25 regional CDFIs interested in financing recycling businesses that create jobs and economic development opportunities in low-income communities. The report also includes recommendations for expanding the amount of capital available to the recycling industry and an extensive list of federal and state government programs that provide sources of grants or loans for recycling businesses. Click Here to view the report in .pdf format.
Financing the Recovered Materials Industry:
An assessment of Targeted Financing Sources for the Recycling Industry.
Prepared by: Materials for the Future Foundation. www.materials4future.org
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Click Here to view General Resource for Financing Social Enterprises in .pdf format
Click Here to view Sources of Equity Financing for Social Enterprises in .pdf format
Click Here to view Sources of Debt Financing for Social Enterprises in .pdf format
Beyond The Bank:
A Primer on Non-Traditional Financing Strategies for the Recycling Industry
Researched and written by the Environmental Capital Network under contract to NRC, this primer includes basic information on financing recycling businesses and alternative financing stratigies for companies seeking to expand their operations. The primer includes detailed information and contracts on asset-based financing, leasing options, partnership and government financing sources, and, includes Small Business Administration loan guarantee programs. Click Here to view the primer in .pdf format
Financing Strategies for Reuse and Recycling Enterprises
Developed by the Materials for the Future Foundation for the NRC, this fact sheet includes information on the basic financing strategies and guidance for start-up and small businesses. The fact sheet includes helpful hints and other resources and websites to assist entrepeneurs in developing business plans and obtaining financing.
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