Lowcountry Kiva Hub

Are you looking for funding to
start or scale your business?

Lowcountry Local First is proud to serve as the Kiva Hub for the Tri-County region, deepening our commitment to equitable access to capital for local entrepreneurs. As a trusted community partner, we identify, endorse and offer support to small business owners who are ready to grow, helping them unlock 0% interest loans through Kiva, a global micro-finance platform. By participating in this social underwriting model, we’re investing in the people and businesses that directly strengthen our local economy.

We know that small, locally owned businesses need capital to get off the ground and grow. While our community benefits from banks, credit unions, and CDFIs, alternative platforms can sometimes be a better first step, unlocking both flexible, affordable capital, and community support for your small business.

Whether you need funding for inventory, marketing, hiring staff, or securing a lease, Lowcountry Local First and our Invest Local Advisory Committee are here to help. From Kiva to other crowdfunding platforms, we believe in the power of community to back entrepreneurs like you and we're here to guide you every step of the way.

To get started, simply fill out this brief form and our team will be in touch:

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Looking to support your neighbors in business? Look no further. A loan of as little as $25 can change the course for these entrepreneurs. See who is raising funds now.

Meet our Success Stories:

Since launching this initiative in 2025, we’ve successfully supported 10 entrepreneurs in securing a 
total of $107,000 in 0% interest loans through Kiva.org. YOU could be next!

Your Mobile Tutor secured $7,000 to wrap her mobile tutoring bus and design a website.	Glossy Jewellery raised $10,500 to purchase equipment.	Naturally Geechee successfully funded $4,500 to expand her inventory.