Low Interest Loan Programs

SCAM ALERT: DCEO has been made aware of organizations receiving fraudulent “notice of award” letters claiming to be from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. These are not legitimate notices from DCEO. If your organization receives a notice, please report it to the Federal Trade Commission  and/or the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center . Close button Low Interest Loan Programs The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity offers low-interest loan programs to help your business. Advantage Illinois Advantage Illinois provides low interest loans to small businesses in Illinois for start-up costs, working capital, equipment and inventory. Cannabis Loan Program The Cannabis Loan Program helps support Social Equity Applicants obtain the capital necessary to operate a dispensary, craft grow or transporter business in the cannabis industry. Small Business Administration Programs The US Small Business Administration manages loan programs to support your business’s growth. Footer Back to top INFORMATION Illinois Economic Plan Corporate Accountability Awarded Grants EDGE Agreements Connect with a DCEO Representative QUICK LINKS Locate Your Business In IL Start Your Business in IL Get Answers to Questions Contact Us Illinois E-Pay