GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Varies by loan type; no fixed grant amount.
Rolling — applications accepted anytime.
FUNDING TYPE
CDFI, Loan
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
Odds depend on your creditworthiness and membership eligibility, not a competitive grant selection process.
This is a CDFI credit union offering loans, not a grant program. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis based on standard lending criteria.
WHAT IT TAKES
Confirm Ironworker union membership eligibility — Same day
Apply for membership at ironworkerscu.org — 1-2 days
Apply for the loan product that fits your need — 1-2 weeks
WORTH KNOWING
This is a loan, not a grant — you will need to repay funds. As a credit union, it operates on a not-for-profit basis and returns profits to members, which may mean better rates than a traditional bank.
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