GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
$5,000 per award; cadence not specified.
Rolling submissions; no specific deadline listed.
FUNDING TYPE
CDFI, Loan
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
Competitiveness and selection frequency are not disclosed in available materials.
The grant amount is fixed at $5,000, but no data on number of winners, application volume, or selection cadence is publicly available. Contact GTE Financial directly for cycle details.
WHAT IT TAKES
Check eligibility and visit GTE Financial's business grant page — 15–30 minutes
Submit a nomination for your business or nonprofit — 30–60 minutes
Await review and follow up if needed — Varies
WORTH KNOWING
The program is called 'Pay It Forward' and is open to both for-profit small businesses and nonprofits, which is broader than many grant programs that exclude one or the other.
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