Application Instructions
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Helping the Greater Lehigh Valley Thrive
Rising Tide Community Fund supports the prospective, start-up and established small businesses whose risk factors make it difficult to obtain funds from traditional lenders, but who inevitably make up the backbone of a thriving local economy.
Apply For a Rising Tide Loan
All the forms you need to apply for a Rising Tide Community Fund Loan are available online. However, we encourage all applicants to read the FAQs before starting the processes, and to reach out for technical assistance and advice as needed.
Loans Offered by Rising Tide
Micro-Loans
These loans are designed to support start-up business costs or expansion costs for existing businesses. All small businesses – startups and established – are eligible to apply.
Small Business Opportunity Loan Fund
Available to established companies, these loans can provide additional working capital, help fund an expansion and more.
Bethlehem Small Business Loan Fund
Designed for business start-up and growth, these loans are available to all companies within Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, city limits.
Lines of Credit
Lines of Credit are ideal solutions for providing seasonal working capital or funds for inventory management. All small businesses – startups and established – are eligible to apply.