GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Loan amount varies; no stated minimum or maximum.
Rolling applications — no set deadline.
FUNDING TYPE
CDFI, Loan
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
No public data on approval rates, but they have supported over 11,600 entrepreneurs since 1982.
As a CDFI, they are mission-driven to serve underserved borrowers who may not qualify for traditional bank financing, which generally means more flexible underwriting than a conventional lender.
WHAT IT TAKES
Review loan and business resource offerings on their website — 30–60 minutes
Submit a loan application via their site — 1–3 hours
Work with their business advising team if needed — Ongoing
WORTH KNOWING
Community Ventures also offers free business advising and resources alongside their lending, which can strengthen your application and your business before you apply.
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