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CDFI, Loan

CDFI, Loan

North America

North America

OPEN

OPEN

GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS

Oweesta Corporation

Oweesta Corporation

Loan amounts vary; no public minimum or maximum listed.

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Rolling submissions — no fixed deadline.

AMOUNT

Loan amounts vary; no public minimum or maximum listed.

AMOUNT

Loan amounts vary; no public minimum or maximum listed.

DEADLINE

Rolling submissions — no fixed deadline.

DEADLINE

Rolling submissions — no fixed deadline.

FUNDING TYPE

CDFI, Loan

CAN YOU GET THIS?

This is for Native CDFIs and Native-owned businesses served through those CDFIs.

This is for Native CDFIs and Native-owned businesses served through those CDFIs.

Oweesta is an intermediary lender — it primarily lends to Native CDFIs, which then lend to Native individuals and businesses. If you're a Native-owned small business or startup, you'd access capital through a partner Native CDFI in your area.

Oweesta is an intermediary lender — it primarily lends to Native CDFIs, which then lend to Native individuals and businesses. If you're a Native-owned small business or startup, you'd access capital through a partner Native CDFI in your area.

YOUR REAL ODDS

Oweesta has funded 6,491 Native businesses through its partner network, with a current $68.7M loan portfolio.

Because Oweesta works through intermediary CDFIs rather than directly with borrowers, your actual odds depend on the Native CDFI serving your region. Rolling submissions mean there's no single competitive window.

WHAT IT TAKES

  1. Confirm you're Native-owned or a Native CDFI — 1 day

  2. Identify the Oweesta partner CDFI serving your area via Oweesta's website or maps tool — 1-2 days

  3. Apply through that local Native CDFI — Varies by CDFI

WORTH KNOWING

Oweesta also offers financial training and technical assistance, not just capital — engaging with their training programs may strengthen your relationship with partner CDFIs and improve your loan readiness.

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