GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Varies; no published minimum or maximum disclosed.
Rolling — no set deadline, applications accepted on an ongoing basis.
FUNDING TYPE
CDFI, Loan
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
91% of their loans have gone to minority-owned businesses, so the portfolio skews heavily toward that group.
DDF has deployed over $150M in loans and created or retained 11,100+ jobs in Detroit, suggesting an active lending operation. Exact approval rates are not published.
WHAT IT TAKES
Submit a loan inquiry online or visit Walk-In Wednesdays to meet a lender in person — 1–2 hours
Review requirements and complete your application, with guidance available on-site — 1–2 weeks
Work with DDF lender through underwriting and approval process — Varies
WORTH KNOWING
DDF offers Walk-In Wednesdays where you can meet one-on-one with a lender, ask questions, and complete your application with expert guidance — a direct way to improve your application before submitting.
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