GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Loan amounts vary; no stated minimum or maximum.
Rolling applications — no set deadline.
FUNDING TYPE
CDFI, Loan
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
AHT has closed over $560mm in loans across 300+ projects in 20+ years, suggesting consistent deal flow but a focused borrower profile.
They closed $40mm in loans in 2025 alone, so capital is actively moving. Competition depends on your project quality and alignment with affordable housing goals in Central Ohio.
WHAT IT TAKES
Consultation with AHT team — 1-2 weeks to schedule
Submit application — Varies by project complexity
Board approval — Timeline not specified
Loan closing — Varies
WORTH KNOWING
AHT targets low and moderate income families at 30-60% AMI, so projects clearly serving those income bands are the best fit based on their published project examples.
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