What this is
Grameen America offers microloans from $500 to women entrepreneurs in Mid-West Houston.
Women who can't get traditional bank loans can access small business funding through peer support groups.
Grameen America provides microloans starting at $500 to women entrepreneurs who want to start or grow businesses. No credit check, collateral, or formal business plan required. The program works through peer support groups where women meet regularly, learn business skills, and help each other succeed.
As you repay loans on time, you can qualify for larger amounts to expand.
About Grameen America
Invests in women entrepreneurs through microloans, financial education, and credit-building with no collateral or credit history required.
Visit website →Where it reaches
The program serves women in Mid-West Houston and the 77057 area. Houston participants have used loans to start food trucks, beauty salons, cleaning services, and retail businesses across different neighborhoods.
- Address
- 6260 Westpark Drive, 77057
- Neighborhood
- In Mid-West
- District
- City Council · District J
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Why it matters
Women, especially women of color and immigrants, face bigger barriers accessing business funding from traditional banks. When women succeed in business, it creates jobs in neighborhoods and keeps money flowing in local communities. The program helps women build credit history and business experience step by step.
How to get this
Contact Grameen America's Houston office to learn about information sessions. Staff speak multiple languages and understand the challenges women entrepreneurs face in the city. You'll meet with them to discuss the program and next steps.
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NeighborhoodMid-West
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