GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Loan amount varies; contact Four Bands at 605-964-3687 for specifics.
Rolling applications — no set deadline.
FUNDING TYPE
CDFI, Loan
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
No public data on approval rates, but as a community-focused CDFI, Four Bands is designed to lend where traditional banks won't.
Their 25-year track record and expanding offices suggest active lending activity. Because they are mission-driven toward economic opportunity in underserved Native communities, they are more flexible than conventional lenders — but this is still a loan with repayment expectations, not a grant.
WHAT IT TAKES
Call or contact Four Bands directly to discuss your business and loan needs — 1–2 days
Complete their loan application and provide business documentation — 1–2 weeks
Work with their team through underwriting and approval — 2–4 weeks
WORTH KNOWING
Four Bands pairs business loans with training and coaching — engaging with their free education programs before applying may strengthen your relationship with the organization and your loan readiness.
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