GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Varies; microloan amounts not publicly specified.
Rolling applications — no fixed deadline.
FUNDING TYPE
CDFI, Loan
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
No public data on approval rates, but as a CDFI microlender they are designed to approve borrowers who get turned down by banks.
Rolling applications mean no competitive cohort to beat — eligibility and loan readiness matter more than timing. Loan amounts vary and are not publicly listed.
WHAT IT TAKES
Schedule a consultation appointment via their website — 15–30 minutes to book
Complete education or consulting prep if recommended (Start Smart course available) — Varies by program
Submit a formal funding application with business plan and documents — Several days to gather materials
WORTH KNOWING
BiGAUSTIN bundles consulting, education, and lending together — a testimonial notes they walked a borrower through 'consulting, education, networking and funding' as a package, so engaging their free services first likely strengthens your loan application.
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