GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Varies; debt and equity capital deployed on a per-project basis.
Rolling—no set deadline; contact CDT directly to begin.
FUNDING TYPE
CDFI, Loan
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
CDT has deployed $3.1 billion across 45 states, suggesting active and ongoing deal flow rather than a competitive grant round.
This is a CDFI lender and investor, not a grant program—you are seeking a loan or equity investment, which means approval depends on your project's financial viability and alignment with affordable housing goals.
WHAT IT TAKES
Confirm your project qualifies as affordable housing creation or preservation — 1-2 days
Contact CDT directly through their website to initiate a conversation — 1 week
Present your project financials and community impact case — 2-4 weeks
WORTH KNOWING
CDT emphasizes long-term capital and a 'double bottom line'—strong financial returns alongside social impact. Framing your project around both financial sustainability and measurable resident impact will align with how they evaluate partnerships.
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