Welcome Northwestern students to LEND! We are a student-run, student-led organization that helps local businesses in the Evanston area access microloans, receive consulting services to uplevel their business, and get help writing grants. In our 15 years of providing services to Evanston businesses, we’ve dispensed more than $270,000 in loans and helped over 50 businesses get the funds they need. When you join LEND, you will join an organization full of students who are dedicated to using our gifts and talents to help our Evanston neighbors.

 What We Do

 

Loans

  • Loans up to $10K, with an average of $5K per loan

  • 0% interest rate

  • Repay in full within 24 months of loan dispensed (monthly payments)

Consulting Services

  • Pro bono

  • Lead marketing campaigns and leverage social media to raise awareness of clients’ businesses

  • Assist clients in analyzing competitors

  • Help clients write a business plan

  • And more!

Grant Services

  • Pro bono

  • Guide clients through the grant process

  • Find the best grant for your clients

 

Where LEND Alumni Now Work

 

How To Apply

We’re so excited to have you join the LEND team! LEND recruits Northwestern students at the beginning of fall and winter quarter.
Follow the QR code to find our application.

Info sessions

Session 1: Tuesday, 9/23, 7-8 pm, Annenberg G21

Session 2: Wednesday, 9/24, 7-8 pm, virtual