

The BLD Effect


Our Programs
Supporting Detroit's entrepreneurs through equitable financial solutions
No-Interest Loans
0% interest loans for Detroit businesses owned by people of African descent. No hidden fees, flexible terms.
Building Fund
No-interest capital for residential developers of African descent. Building homes, building community.

Purpose
Black Leaders Detroit creates equitable access to capital and builds wealth for businesses and organizations led by people of African
descent.
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Mission
Our mission is to empower Detroit’s entrepreneurs and community leaders with grants, no-interest capital and community support for economic growth.
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Vision
We envision a thriving Detroit where financial barriers don't prevent people of African descent from achieving their entrepreneurial dreams and building generational wealth.
Membership Donation
Choose your membership level and become part of Detroit's economic transformation
Get Involved with BLD
We provide two main types of support for Detroit entrepreneurs — no-interest loans and unrestricted grants. Both are designed to build equity and empower businesses of African descent, but they work differently.
How It Works
This step-by-step process applies to our No-Interest Loan Programs. Most grants are unrestricted and have different criteria or limited-time application periods.
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Submit your application online with required documentation
Apply
Our team reviews your application and assesses eligibility
Review
Fund
Receive funding and start growing your business
How It Works
This step-by-step process applies to our No-Interest Loan Programs. Most grants are unrestricted and have different criteria or limited-time application periods.
Apply
Submit your application online with required documentation
Review
Our team reviews your application and assesses eligibility
Fund
Receive funding and start growing your business
Get Involved with BLD
There are many ways to support our mission


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