GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Loan amounts vary; no stated minimum or maximum.
Rolling applications — no set deadline.
FUNDING TYPE
CDFI, Loan
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
CDFIs like AGC approve loans 28% more often than small banks and 71% more often than large banks, suggesting meaningfully higher approval rates than traditional lenders.
AGC has deployed $18M+ to businesses since 2020 and assisted 3,500+ businesses, indicating an active lending pipeline. Flexible terms are explicitly offered to businesses that struggle with conventional lending.
WHAT IT TAKES
Confirm your business is in one of Ohio's 32 Appalachian counties — 15 minutes
Contact AGC directly by phone or through their website to discuss your loan needs — 1–2 days
Work with AGC on application and any technical assistance they provide — Varies by loan size
WORTH KNOWING
AGC actively coordinates with peer CDFIs, banks, and non-traditional lenders, so even if they can't fully fund your need, they may connect you to additional capital sources.
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