GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Loan amount varies; rolling basis.
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 CDFI serving a specific seven-county region, the applicant pool is geographically limited.
JARI recently received $1.28 million from the Appalachian Regional Commission to expand capital access in this coal-impacted area, suggesting active lending capacity.
WHAT IT TAKES
Confirm your business is located in one of the seven eligible counties — 5 minutes
Complete the online financing application on their website — 1-2 hours
Await eligibility determination and follow up with their team — Days to weeks
WORTH KNOWING
JARI also provides technical assistance to businesses, not just capital — engaging with that support may strengthen your loan application and your business plan.
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