GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Varies; loan amounts are not publicly specified.
Rolling — no set deadline, apply anytime.
FUNDING TYPE
CDFI, Loan
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
No public data on award volume or acceptance rates is available from the source.
CityWide has operated since 1972 and accepts rolling applications, but specific competitiveness figures are not disclosed on their site.
WHAT IT TAKES
Review CityWide's lending programs and confirm your business is in the Greater Dayton region — 1-2 hours
Contact CityWide directly at 937.226.0457 or through citywidedev.com to discuss your financing need — 1 day
Submit application materials as directed by CityWide staff — 1-2 weeks
WORTH KNOWING
CityWide specifically provides gap financing, meaning this loan is designed to fill funding holes that conventional lenders won't cover — it may work best alongside other financing sources.
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