GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Varies; loan amounts depend on your business circumstances.
Rolling — no fixed deadline, apply anytime.
FUNDING TYPE
CDFI, Loan
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
In 2020 alone, Grow deployed 55 loans totaling $587,000 to local businesses.
Applications are rolling, so there is no single competitive cohort deadline. Loan amounts vary, and the program emphasizes accessible capital for founders who may not qualify through traditional lenders.
WHAT IT TAKES
Visit growbusiness.org and explore loan options to find the product that fits your stage — 1-2 hours
Connect with a Grow business advisor to discuss eligibility and prepare your application — 1-2 weeks
Submit your loan application with required business and financial documentation — 1-2 weeks
WORTH KNOWING
Grow pairs loans with free business advising and training, so engaging with their programming before or during your application may strengthen your case and your business fundamentals.
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