ACES Fund
Africa Craft Enterprise Support Fund
A financial empowerment initiative supporting artisans, startups, and craft entrepreneurs across Africa through business financing, enterprise support, and entrepreneurship development.
Purpose of the Fund
Why the ACES Fund exists
The ACES Fund was created to support startup and growing businesses, provide access to affordable business financing, promote entrepreneurship and self-reliance, encourage collective economic empowerment, and strengthen sustainable enterprise development within the craft sector.
How Members Contribute
Building a collective pool
Members support the Fund through membership contributions, monthly or periodic savings, fundraising initiatives, partnerships, and donor support. These contributions create a collective financial pool to support members and enterprise development programs.
Loan & Credit Opportunities
- ✦Startup business loans
- ✦Business expansion support
- ✦Equipment and tools financing
- ✦Enterprise credit facilities
- ✦Other business support opportunities
Business Support Services
- ✦Entrepreneurship and strategy training
- ✦Business coaching and mentorship
- ✦Branding and marketing support
- ✦Digital business development
- ✦Financial literacy
- ✦Market access opportunities
Eligibility Criteria
Who can qualify
- ✦Be active ACEN members
- ✦Maintain regular contributions where applicable
- ✦Comply with ACEN policies
- ✦Demonstrate commitment to enterprise development
- ✦Have capacity for repayment
Success Stories
The impact we aim for
- ✦Start and grow successful businesses
- ✦Create employment opportunities
- ✦Improve income generation
- ✦Achieve sustainable economic growth
"Supporting Skills. Building Sustainable Enterprises."