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Commercial Loan Pre-Qualification Questionnaire

See if you qualify for CEFTX financing by submitting this questionnaire. Lending is only available for qualified projects that reduce GHG emissions. Prior to submission, please closely review CEFTX’s Eligible Project Types and Investment Criteria here.

Applicant Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Applicant Title *

Email *

Phone *

Business/Organization *

Business/Organization Address *

Has business been in existence for at least two years?: *

Project Category Qualification

Please review CEFTX’s eligible project types and investment criteria here

Does the project reduce or avoid greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions? GHGs include carbon dioxide, methane, and other gases that contribute to climate change. If your project helps lower or eliminate these emissions, choose this selection. *

Yes

No

Does this project reduce/avoid other air pollutants? This refers to pollutants like sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, or particulate matter. If your project helps reduce these, choose this selection. *

Yes

No

In addition to any potential financing from CEFTX, which additional sources of capital will be leveraged for this project? Please select all that apply. *

Private capital

Government grants or loans

Philanthropic funding

Tax Incentives/Rebates

None of the above

Does this project utilize proven commercial technology (defined as having been deployed in the U.S. at least 3 times over the past 5 years)? *

Yes

No

If unable to secure financing from CEFTX, could this project be financed entirely from traditional sources like banks or private investors alone - without any grants or other below-market loans? *

Yes

No

Does the project deliver at least one additional community benefit? (Check all that apply): *

Climate mitigation - Helps prevent or lessen climate-related harm.

Clean energy/efficiency - Involves solar, wind, or ways to use less energy.

Clean transportation - Includes electric vehicles, bike infrastructure, etc.

Affordable housing - Provides homes that are energy-efficient and cost-effective.

Workforce development - Creates jobs or offers training for local workers.

Legacy pollution remediation - Cleans up past environmental damage or contamination.

Clean water infrastructure - Improves access to safe, reliable water systems.

None of the above

Community Focus Verification

Project Address *

Project County *

Select all that apply to your project location. Use this tool to see if your area is considered a Low-income Disadvantaged Community (LIDAC)

Community Focus Verification (Select all that apply to your project location) *

Is the project in a Low-income and Disadvantaged Community (LIDAC)? Check this if your project is located in a community that has been historically underserved or burdened by environmental or economic challenges.

Is the project in a Rural community? Select this if your project is in a town or area with a population of less than 50,000.

Is the project in a Federally Recognized Tribal community? Check this if your project is located on Tribal land or directly serves members of a federally recognized Tribe.

None of the above

Project Type Breakdown

Check at least one category that best describes the main focus of your project.

Project Type(s)

Distributed Energy Generation - Projects like rooftop solar, community solar, or other systems that generate power close to where it's used.

Net-Zero Emissions Buildings: Projects that retrofit existing buildings to substantially reduce emissions over time or the construction of a new net-zero emissions building.

Zero-Emissions Transportation - Includes electric vehicles, EV charging stations, bike lanes, and other options that produce no tailpipe emissions.

Clean Water Infrastructure - Projects that improve energy efficiency for water systems through improved infrastructure, smart metering, or demand management

None of the above

Project Details

Project Name *

Please provide a brief summary of your project (2-3 sentences) *

Please provide the total amount of financing the project would be seeking from CEFTX: ($) *

When do you anticipate beginning construction? *