GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Loans up to $50,000 via CDFI loan fund; amount varies by business need.
Rolling admissions; apply when a new cohort opens.
FUNDING TYPE
CDFI, Loan
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
Cohorts are selective; they look for coachability, perseverance, and active passion for learning — not just a business idea.
No public acceptance rate is listed, but the program describes careful selection of entrepreneurs, so expect real screening. Completing the 14 weeks is required before accessing any financial capital.
WHAT IT TAKES
Apply to Hustle PHX 101 program via their website — 1–2 hours
Complete the 14-week business curriculum with weekly sessions — 14 weeks
Apply for a small business loan through the Hustle USA Community Development Loan Fund — Varies after program completion
WORTH KNOWING
The loan is only accessible after finishing the program — so treat this as an education-first pathway with financing as the outcome, not a standalone grant application.
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