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Program Contact
Nancy Geiger
or 
​Heidi Hartke
319-261-READ
A micro loan is a small, short-term loan for businesses. Micro loans were developed to help small businesses grow, but they can also
help businesses looking to make minor changes to further their business goals.

Cedar Rapids developed the MICRO loan program, administered by ECICOG, to assist businesses in the Cedar Rapids city limits.​
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ECICOG is an Equal Opportunity Lender

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The success of MICRO depends on the support from local businesses and individuals.
​Thank you to the following banks and credit unions that contributed to MICRO:
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Gold
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Silver
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Contributor
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Thank you to other contributors to the MICRO program!
​City of Cedar Rapids​
​Gilda & Barry Boyer
​Patricia & Patrick DePalma
​Ravi Patel / Hawkeye  Hospitality Management
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation:
  • Community investment Fund
  • CRST International Donor-Advised Fund
  • GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation Donor-Advised Fund
​Scott & Cathy Dahm
​Les & Katrina Garner
​Philip & Christine Rezin
​Jonathan Dusek & Dina Ingram Dusek 

You can support MICRO by making a contribution to the MICRO Fund at the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation. The Community Foundation is a public charity that allows donors to qualify for tax advantages under federal and state law. 
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700 16th St. NE Suite 301
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
319-365-9941
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Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 and other nondiscriniation authorities, it is the policy of the East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) that discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or income status shall not occur in connection with any of its programs or activities. For more information on Title VI, or to file a complaint please see the Title VI section here. 
  • About
  • Our Region
  • Services
    • Facilitation
    • Grant Writing & Administration
    • Project Funding & Management
    • Data Analysis & Mapping
    • Planning & Technical Assistance
  • Program Areas
    • Business Loans >
      • Business and COVID Recovery Loans
      • Cedar Rapids Loan
      • Czech Village/NewBo Loan
      • Cedar Rapids MICRO Loan
      • MedQ Loan
      • Marion Loan
      • Swisher Loan
    • Community Development
    • Environmental Services >
      • Belle Plaine Organics Management Pilot Program
    • Housing >
      • East Central Iowa Housing Trust Fund
      • Housing Fund for Linn County
      • PATCH Program
    • Transportation
    • Economic Development
  • Documents
  • Funding
  • Employment
  • Contact Us