Apply for Connect to Capital LA: Small Business Capital Readiness Program!

YOU MUST COMPLETE THE APPLICATION LINKED BELOW IN ORDER TO APPLY

CLICK HERE TO APPLY TO THE FEBRUARY 2026 CONNECT TO CAPITAL PROGRAM

The Urban League of Louisiana (ULLA) is proud to launch its signature program, Connect to Capital Louisiana: Small Business Capital Readiness Program (C2CLA) sponsored by Louisiana Economic Development (LED). The program supports small businesses across the state of Louisiana in gaining access to a comprehensive set of support services to successfully access capital through the State Small Business Credit Initiative, SBA funding programs, equity investment, and other sources of capital.

C2CLA is an 8-week accelerator program designed to increase the entrepreneurs’ financial acumen, capital readiness, and financial stewardship. Each participant will receive up to 12 hours of one-on-one business and financial management counseling from a dedicated Financial Readiness Advisor.

The next cohort of C2CLA will be hosted Thursdays, February 5 - March 26, 9:30am-12:00pm CST. All sessions will be hosted virtually via GoToTraining.

Eligibility Criteria: In order to participate, small businesses must:

• Be a for-profit entity in operation for at least 3 years in the state of Louisiana
• Have at least $75,000 in verifiable revenue in the past 18 months
• Be owned by an individual residing in the state of Louisiana who owns at least 51% of the business and is 100% allocated to working in the business as a full-time employee
• Have at least 2 employees or contractors including the owner (FT, PT, or Contractors)
• Be certified (active) through Louisiana Economic Development’s Small and Emerging Business Development Program
• Utilize an accounting system to track and monitor finances and be able to generate an up-to-date income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows

Connect to Capital Louisiana - February 2026 Class Schedule

• Thursday, Feb 5 | Session 1: Improving Your Personal Financial Position
• Thursday, Feb 12 | Session 2: Credit and Debt Management for Entrepreneurs
• Thursday, Feb 19 | Session 3: Leveraging Your Financial Statements
• Thursday, Feb 26 | Session 4: Understanding Your Business' Financial Health
• Thursday, Mar 5 |Session 5: Examining Your Financial Goals and Capital Needs
• Thursday, Mar 12 |Session 6: Financial Forecasting and Cash Flow Analysis
• Thursday, Mar 19 |Session 7: The Funding Package + Meet the Lender’s Forum
• Thursday, Mar 26| Session 8: C2CLA Plan of Action

YOU MUST COMPLETE THE APPLICATION LINKED BELOW IN ORDER TO APPLY

CLICK HERE TO APPLY TO THE FEBRAURY 2026 CONNECT TO CAPITAL PROGRAM

Space is limited. Submit your application as soon as possible. The deadline to apply is Thursday, January 22, 5:00pm CST.

If you should have any questions, please email us at WBRC@UrbanLeagueLA.org.