GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Loan amount varies by project; no stated maximum listed.
Rolling — no set deadline, apply anytime.
FUNDING TYPE
CDFI, Loan
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
CDF has deployed $608M in total lending across its history, suggesting active and ongoing deal flow.
As a CDFI, CDF positions itself as a 'gap filler' for projects that traditional lenders won't touch, so they're designed to work with complex or early-stage situations — but you still need a viable project.
WHAT IT TAKES
Review lending programs and identify which fits your project (Access to Capital, Mixed-Use, Housing, etc.) — 1–2 hours
Contact CDF directly via their website or phone to discuss your project — 1 week
Submit loan application with project details and financials — 2–4 weeks
WORTH KNOWING
CDF explicitly describes itself as a lender for 'small projects, new developers, and complex financing' — if a bank has turned you down due to deal complexity, CDF is specifically structured to fill that gap.
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