Fuel Your Growth with the Right Funding

Explore grants, loans, and capital resources available through New Mexico Food Pathways and our financial partners

Your Guide to Loans, and
Financial Readiness

From grants to loans, we help food businesses access the right funding at the right time. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to scale, our Capital & Funding resources connect you to the support you need. Not sure where you fit? Take our short “Am I Ready for a Loan?” Checklist to explore your options.

Get a clear, honest assessment of your loan readiness in minutes. No guesswork, no wasted applications, just a straightforward checklist to show you exactly where you stand.

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Supporting New Mexico's Entrepreneurs

Our partner The Loan Fund is one of New Mexico’s most trusted nonprofit lenders, helping entrepreneurs and small businesses gain access to affordable financing when traditional loans aren’t an option.

Through flexible lending and personalized guidance, The Loan Fund supports local enterprises that strengthen communities, create jobs, and contribute to a more resilient regional economy.

Whether you’re expanding your operations, purchasing equipment, or just getting started, their team can help you find a loan that fits your goals.

Contact The Loan Fund Team

Financial Literacy & Business Management Tools

Learn how to run a business effectively by exploring curated tools and articles on managing operations, keeping good books, securing SBA loans, retaining employees, and understanding workplace cybersecurity.

WaFd Bank’s Running a Business page offers practical insights and self-guided lessons to help entrepreneurs strengthen their financial foundation and improve day-to-day management.

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New Mexico Food Pathways Lending Options

STARTER

• Low-interest Microloans of $5-20k

• Simple underwriting requirements (bank statement/tax return)

BRIDGE

• Low-interest loan of $20-75k

• For reimbursement-based grant awardees who need catalytic capital to begin the project

• Financials and business plan required for application

• Technical Assistance (TA) provided

COMBO

• Loan + Grant

• Low-interest loan of $20-50k

• Matching NM EDD Grant (HFFI) $20-50k

• Grant cannot repay the Loan

• Financials and business plan required for loan application

• TA provided

TRADITIONAL

• Low-interest loan of $75k - $250k

• Traditional application requirements - full financial package