GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Varies by loan product; contact lender for specifics.
Rolling — apply any time, no cycle deadlines.
FUNDING TYPE
CDFI, Loan
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
No public data on approval rates, but as a CDFI, Capital for Change is specifically designed to fund businesses that traditional lenders turn away.
Rolling applications mean there is no competitive cohort deadline, but loan decisions are made case by case. A loan officer contacts applicants within 48 hours of inquiry.
WHAT IT TAKES
Submit an online inquiry form at capitalforchange.org — 15-30 minutes
Speak with a loan officer who contacts you within 48 hours — 1-2 days
Complete full loan application with required documentation — 1-2 weeks
WORTH KNOWING
Capital for Change explicitly serves businesses that lack access to traditional capital, so a declined bank application is not necessarily a disqualifier here. Their mission prioritizes job creation and community impact over conventional creditworthiness alone.
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