GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Loan amounts vary; no stated minimum or maximum.
Rolling — no set deadline, apply anytime.
FUNDING TYPE
CDFI, Loan
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
No public data on approval rates, but their CDFI status means they are designed to say yes to applicants banks turn away.
Rolling applications mean no competitive deadline pressure. Their mission is community investment, so businesses with a local economic impact angle in Eastern Kentucky are well-positioned.
WHAT IT TAKES
Review loan and business support programs on their site — 1-2 hours
Contact Mountain Association directly to discuss your situation — 1 meeting
Submit a loan application through their online process — A few days to gather materials
WORTH KNOWING
Mountain Association can also pay for all or part of a consulting project for your business — so even if a loan isn't the right fit, there may be free expert support available.
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