Access to Finance
Both created using data from the 2023 Access to Finance in Montana report—conducted by the University of Montana's REAL Co-Lab and its partners, these reports provide insights into Montana's financial ecosystem.
Access to Finance in MT: Understanding the funding landscape for small businesses in Montana.
Micro-reports: Analyzing the financial challenges faced by Native, women, and rural entrepreneurs across the state.
Funding Foundations Pilot: Evaluation of a six-week, virtual program aimed to build financial skills, confidence, and entrepreneurial abilities while offering up to $1,000 in loans from a regional lender at the start of the program, with the possibility to qualify for more at the conclusion of the program.
