GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Varies; loan amounts depend on program and project.
Rolling — no set deadline, apply anytime.
FUNDING TYPE
CDFI, Loan
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
Odds are not publicly disclosed, but as a CDFI lender NJCC considers applicants who may not qualify for conventional financing.
CDFIs like NJCC exist specifically to fund businesses that banks often turn away. Rolling intake means no single deadline competition, but funding is still subject to review and approval.
WHAT IT TAKES
Review current lending programs on the NJCC website — 1-2 hours
Contact NJCC directly to discuss eligibility and loan fit — 1 week
Prepare and submit a loan application — 2-4 weeks
WORTH KNOWING
NJCC has invested over $914 million in underserved New Jersey communities since 1987, suggesting meaningful lending capacity and a long track record of closing deals.
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