GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Varies; no stated minimum or maximum.
Rolling — no deadline, apply any time.
FUNDING TYPE
CDFI, Loan
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
Odds are not publicly disclosed, but the fund has deployed over $518 million since 1983 across thousands of borrowers statewide.
They emphasize coaching and relationship-building alongside lending, which suggests they work closely with applicants rather than running a highly selective one-shot process. Borrowers span very small businesses to farms to nonprofits.
WHAT IT TAKES
Review loan products on their site and confirm your business type fits — 1–2 hours
Reach out directly to begin a conversation — they emphasize relationship-based lending — 1 week to schedule
Prepare business financials and a loan purpose summary — 1–2 weeks
WORTH KNOWING
The fund pairs loans with repayment coaching and business advice — their model is explicitly relationship-driven, so engaging early and honestly about your situation is likely more effective than a polished cold application.
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