Charter Schools Development Corporation

Varies; loan/CDFI financing, amount depends on project scope.

Rolling — no set deadline, apply when ready.

AMOUNT

Varies; loan/CDFI financing, amount depends on project scope.

AMOUNT

Varies; loan/CDFI financing, amount depends on project scope.

DEADLINE

Rolling — no set deadline, apply when ready.

DEADLINE

Rolling — no set deadline, apply when ready.

FUNDING TYPE

CDFI, Loan

CAN YOU GET THIS?

This is for charter schools and school ecosystems that need real estate and facilities financing.

22Beacon (formerly Charter Schools Development Corporation) is a certified CDFI that provides building financing and advising to schools, prioritizing projects in under-resourced communities. You need to have a facilities or real estate need tied to an educational mission.

YOUR REAL ODDS

They have served 236 schools over 25+ years, suggesting a steady but selective track record.

Rolling submissions mean there is no fixed competition window, but financing decisions will depend on your project's stage, location, and community impact. No approval rate data is published.

WHAT IT TAKES

Review their building financing and advising services to confirm fit — 1-2 hours
Contact 22Beacon directly to share your project vision — 1 day
Work through their personalized advisory process and submit financing details — Weeks to months depending on project complexity

WORTH KNOWING

22Beacon emphasizes a highly personalized methodology and says they work with leaders at any stage of development, so reaching out early in your project timeline is explicitly encouraged.

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Community 1st Credit Union

Varies; loan terms depend on business type and credit profile.

Iowa-based small businesses and startups can apply for business loans through this CDFI credit union on a rolling basis.

Afena Federal Credit Union

Varies; personal and business loans from $200 up to undisclosed amounts depending on product.

Small businesses and startups in Indiana can access loans through this CDFI credit union, with no stated identity restrictions.

The Bridgeway Federal Credit Union

Varies; specific loan amounts not published.

Small businesses and startups in Alabama can apply for loans on a rolling basis through this CDFI credit union.

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