GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Loan amount varies; one-time funding.
Rolling — no set deadline, apply anytime.
FUNDING TYPE
CDFI, Loan
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
Competitiveness details are not publicly available from the source.
As a CDFI, PathStone typically serves businesses that may not qualify for traditional bank financing. Rolling submissions mean you can apply at any time rather than competing in a single cycle.
WHAT IT TAKES
Visit pseci.org and review loan programs — 1-2 hours
Prepare business financials and loan application materials — Several days to weeks
Submit application and follow up with PathStone staff — Ongoing
WORTH KNOWING
PathStone is a CDFI, meaning it is designed to serve businesses that struggle to access conventional financing — if traditional lenders have turned you down, this type of lender is specifically built for that situation.
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