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Interest free or low interest loans for low income earners
ACT Microcredit Loan Program
Applications may be made at anytime.
What do you get?
Interest free loans of up to $3,000 or low-interest loans of between $3,001 and $10,000.
Who is this for?
ACT residents on a low income.
Overview
The ACT Microcredit Loan Program provides a limited number of no interest and low interest loans for suitable low-income earners who wish to start or expand an existing business.
Loan recipients can also access a range of services including:
- one-on-one mentoring
- peer support
- access to networking events.
Check if you can apply
No Interest loans
To be eligible for a no interest loan, you must:
- have had a Health Care Card (for a period of at least 6 months), Pension Card or equivalent
- have a combined family income no higher than $65,000 (including de facto relationship)
- have been an ACT resident for minimum of 6 months (proof of residency required)
- be setting up a business based in the ACT.
Low Interest loans
To be eligible for a low interest loan, you must:
- have had a Health Care Card (for a period of at least 6 months), Pension Card or equivalent
- have a combined family income no higher than $75,000 (including de facto relationship)
- have been an ACT resident for a minimum of 6 months (proof of residency required)
- have an existing or semi established business based in the ACT.
Apply now
Apply for the ACT Microcredit Loan Program
Find out more about your eligibility and how to apply.
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