GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Varies: $25K (Fast Track) to $350K (Small Loans) to $5.5M (SBA 504); fixed rates from 6–7%.
Rolling — apply any time during business hours (Mon–Thu 8am–5pm, Fri 8am–4pm).
FUNDING TYPE
CDFI, Loan
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
Rolling applications mean no competition window, but loan approval depends on your creditworthiness and business plan.
As a CDFI, SEED is designed to serve businesses that may not qualify through traditional banks, so underwriting tends to be more flexible — but this is still a loan, not a grant.
WHAT IT TAKES
Review loan options (Fast Track up to $25K, Micro/Small up to $350K, or SBA 504 up to $5.5M) and identify which fits your need — 1–2 hours
Contact SEED directly via their website or call 508-822-1020 to start the application — Same day
Submit business and financial documentation and work through the loan process with a SEED lending officer — 1–4 weeks depending on loan size
WORTH KNOWING
Past borrowers highlight SEED's hands-on, personalized support throughout the loan process — reaching out with questions early appears to be encouraged and expected.
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