The CLIMB Fund is a community-driven nonprofit dedicated to growing the local economy by providing flexible, affordable, and customizable loans to small businesses and affordable housing developers in South Carolina. Our small business borrowers have used the CLIMB Fund’s loan programs for start-up, expansion or business continuation financing. Also with the CLIMB Fund minority-owned, women-owned and other disadvantages businesses are able to access funds they would not normally have available. CLIMB Fund loans are used for virtually any business purpose, including inventory and equipment purchases, leasehold improvements, working capital, the improvement of real estate and, in some cases, the purchase of real estate. If you are in South Carolina and need funding sources to start your business or help your business grow, the CLIMB Fund can help guide you through the process. In addition to alternative lending, it also offers business planning assistance. Staff will review your business plan, make any suggestions necessary and help you find the appropriate lending source.