GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Loan amount varies; no minimum or maximum published.
Rolling — apply at any time.
FUNDING TYPE
CDFI, Loan
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
No selectivity data is published, but as a mission-driven CDFI, they explicitly serve businesses that have struggled to access traditional financing.
Borrower stories suggest they work with early-stage and underserved businesses. If you are in their service area and have been turned away by banks, this is worth pursuing.
WHAT IT TAKES
Confirm you are in one of the 11 covered counties — 5 minutes
Review the small business lending page and contact the fund — 1-2 hours
Submit a loan application with business plan and financials — 1-2 weeks to prepare
WORTH KNOWING
The fund offers free training programs including a 9-week business planning course and one-on-one mentoring, which can strengthen your application and relationship with the fund before you apply for a loan.
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