GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
$5,000–$500,000; one-time loan via lending partners
Rolling submissions — no set deadline.
FUNDING TYPE
CDFI, Loan
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
Odds depend on the lending partners WEV refers you to, not WEV itself — this is a referral, not a direct funding decision.
WEV acts as an intermediary CDFI, so your actual approval and terms are determined by external lenders. Competitiveness and approval rates are not disclosed on the site.
WHAT IT TAKES
Visit wevonline.org and navigate to 'Access to Capital' to learn about the loan referral process — 30 minutes
Connect with a WEV business advisor for one-on-one guidance before applying — 1–2 sessions
Apply through WEV's lending partner organization as directed — Varies by lender
WORTH KNOWING
WEV also offers free business consulting and classes — engaging with these before seeking a loan referral may strengthen your application and business readiness.
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