The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation works with partners to encourage entrepreneurship across America and improve the education of children and youth. The Foundation focuses its operations and grantmaking on two areas: entrepreneurship and education.

In this article, Rick Palank writes about the Mini-Bond Program of the Industrial Development Authority of St. Louis, County, Missouri.

Example of a local mezzanine type financing program designed to assist with financing of businesses with higher risk concerns but good potential for success.