Catalytic Development Funding Corp. of Northern Kentucky

Varies by project; loan capital, not a fixed grant amount.

Rolling submissions—no set deadline, apply when your project is ready.

AMOUNT

Varies by project; loan capital, not a fixed grant amount.

AMOUNT

Varies by project; loan capital, not a fixed grant amount.

DEADLINE

Rolling submissions—no set deadline, apply when your project is ready.

DEADLINE

Rolling submissions—no set deadline, apply when your project is ready.

FUNDING TYPE

CDFI, Loan

CAN YOU GET THIS?

This is for developers and small businesses working on real estate or revitalization projects in Northern Kentucky.

The Catalytic Fund focuses on underutilized sites and buildings in Northern Kentucky communities. Each deal is individually structured, so eligibility depends on your project rather than a fixed checklist.

YOUR REAL ODDS

Odds are unclear—the fund is project-by-project and portfolio-based, not a open grant competition.

As a CDFI, they deploy loan capital rather than grants, and decisions are made on a rolling, deal-by-deal basis. Their portfolio shows completed urban revitalization projects, suggesting selectivity around impact and location.

WHAT IT TAKES

Review their portfolio and confirm your project fits Northern Kentucky urban revitalization — 1-2 hours
Submit a short project inquiry via their contact form — 30 minutes
Work with Catalytic Fund staff to structure a financing arrangement — Weeks to months depending on project complexity

WORTH KNOWING

The fund explicitly structures each deal individually based on capital need, so it may be worth approaching them even if your project doesn't fit a standard loan profile—they advertise flexibility as a core feature.

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