GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Loan amount varies; terms not publicly listed.
Rolling — apply any time, no set deadline.
FUNDING TYPE
CDFI, Loan
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
No public data on approval rates, but as a mission-driven CDFI they are designed to lend where traditional banks won't.
Bridgeway has operated since 1990 and accepts applications on a rolling basis, which means no competition window — your application is reviewed on its own merits when submitted.
WHAT IT TAKES
Check location eligibility and review loan programs on their site — 30–60 minutes
Use their application tools and FAQ to prepare your financials and business info — 1–2 weeks
Submit application through their Get Started portal — 1–2 hours
WORTH KNOWING
Bridgeway explicitly says they 'think differently about lending' as a nonprofit social impact lender — if your business has been turned down by traditional banks, this is specifically the kind of lender built for that situation.
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