Intervention description
The Grameen America program provided microfinance loans, financial literacy training, and networking opportunities to women with low incomes. Groups of five self-employed women, who knew each other and lived near one another, applied and were selected for services together. Each woman received services individually to support her unique enterprises. The Grameen America Program was administered in Union City, NJ, and served participants in the surrounding areas in northern New Jersey.
Year evaluation began
2014
Services Provided
State & Region
Intervention (standard name)
Short intervention description
The Grameen America Program sought to increase income for self-employed women with low incomes by providing microfinance loans for small businesses, as well as financial literacy training and networking support.
Outcome domains examined
Evidence domains
has evidence
Off
Covid-19 Impact
No
Percent another race
0.00
Percent Asian
0.00
Percent Black or African American
0.00
Percent Hispanic or Latino of any race
99.00
Percent American Indian or Alaska Native
0.00
Percent Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.00
Percent Pacific islander
0.00
Percent White
0.00
Percent White not Hispanic
0.00
Percent More than one race
0.00
Percent unknown race
2.00
Percent Unknown or not reported
0.00
Intervention Primary Service
Populations targeted