The Tory Burch and Bank of America Capital Program frequently asked questions

The Tory Burch and Bank of America Capital Program, a Bank of America and Tory Burch Foundation Capital Program initiative, supports women-owned and -operated businesses to foster economic independence and promote local economies through job creation and community revitalization.

I am a woman entrepreneur. How do I apply for a loan from the Tory Burch and Bank of America Capital Program?

For more information, or to see if the program is active in your area, please visit www.toryburchfoundation.org/capital or contact a community development financial institution near you:

Arizona

California

Colorado

Florida

  • Ascendus, 1.866.245.0783, 80 Maiden Lane, Suite 903, New York, NY 10038, website: Home

Illinois

Las Vegas

  • Nevada Business Opportunity Fund, 1.702.734.3555, 112 South Water Street, Henderson, NV 89015.

Massachusetts

  • Ascendus, 1.866.245.0783, 80 Maiden Lane, Suite 903, New York, NY 10038, website: Home

Missouri

  • justine PETERSEN, 1.314.533.2411, 1023 North Grand Blvd, Saint Louis, Missouri 63106, website: www.justinepetersen.org/

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

  • Ascendus, 1.866.245.0783, 80 Maiden Lane, Suite 903, New York, NY 10038, website: Home

Philadelphia

Texas

– Austin: 1.512.472.8087, 2921 E. 17th St, Building D, Suite 1, Austin, TX 78702
– Dallas: 1.214.942.6698, 2801 Swiss Ave, Suite 120, Dallas, TX 75204
– Houston: 1.888.222.0017 ext 140, 12337 Jones Rd, Suite 407, Houston TX 77070

Who is eligible for a loan?

The program is designed primarily for women entrepreneurs with an established (in operation for two or more years), sustainable business generating the majority of the entrepreneur's income, a satisfactory credit rating and a passion for growth. Eligibility will be determined by the local community development financial institutions and will vary by market.

Do I have to be a Bank of America customer to apply for a loan?

No, the community development financial institutions will not consider whether an applicant is a Bank of America customer when evaluating a loan request.