GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Varies; loan amount not publicly specified.
Rolling — no set deadline; apply when ready.
FUNDING TYPE
CDFI, Loan
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
Odds and selectivity are not publicly disclosed.
No data on number of loans made, approval rates, or award sizes is available from the source. Contact the office directly to gauge eligibility and current availability.
WHAT IT TAKES
Confirm eligibility as a refugee or asylee in the greater Seattle area — 1 day
Contact the Refugee Resettlement Office directly at info@rroseattle.org or (206) 323-3152 — 1–3 days
Complete application process as directed by the office — Unknown — ask when you call
WORTH KNOWING
The office also offers a Matched Savings program alongside micro-enterprise loans, which may provide additional financial support for business startup costs — worth asking about when you reach out.
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