LSSAC has been working in close collaboration with Communities Unlimited, a local Community Development Financial Institutions (also known as CDFIs) to design a Micro-Loan Program that directly benefits fruit and vegetable farmers in Louisiana.
Small Farm Micro-Loan Program (also known as the FLP) launches this year, 2025!
What is this program?
The Small Farm Micro-Loan Program (FLP) is designed for Louisiana small farm businesses that are actively growing and selling fresh fruits and vegetables into direct to consumer or intermediated markets in Louisiana; with an emphasis on unprocessed products, but will consider applications that include some value added processing.
The FLP is specifically designed
to financially assist non-bankable businesses*; and
to be paired with Technical Assistance (TA) and/or business coaching in order to help build sustainable and profitable small farm businesses that are vital to a stable food system that is deeply rooted in equity and justice for all.
In some cases our goal is to build bankable businesses through this micro-lending program but this isn’t a requirement for all applicants.
*Non-bankable is defined as lacking access to traditional banking services for any reason.
How much loan can I apply for?
The FLP will, in deep collaborative partnership with Communities Unlimited (a CDFI based in Arkansas, serving seven Southeastern states, and a history of successful lending work in Louisiana) provide an initial fund with which CU will make business loans ranging in value from $2,000 - $20,000.
How do I apply to the Small Farm micro-loan Program ?
Click the button below to access the form to request a Micro-Loan consultation with a member of LSSAC.
This form is not a loan application and will not run a credit check.
The FLP requires a communicative and collaborative relationship with a Technical Assistance Coach in the application process, as well as in the loan repayment stage.
Be prepared to share and learn together through this program!
Communities Unlimited, Inc. is an EOE Disability/Veteran Employer, Lender and Provider. Language Assistance Services are provided at no cost. Interest Rates subject to change with no notice. Interest rates current as of Nov. 2025.