CDFI FUND IMPACT BLOG

Update-January 11, 2022: For those preparing to apply for the FY 2022 application round, the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) conducted an informational pre-application webinar on January 10, 2022 for the CDFI Program and NACA Program. The presentation and a recording of …

Over the past year, increased funding and enhanced recognition of the role Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) play in facilitating economic recovery, inclusion and opportunity in distressed and underserved communities has generated a dramatic increase in the number of organizations …

The CDFI Fund anticipates opening the fiscal year (FY) 2021 Bank Enterprise Award Program (BEA Program) application round in the fall of 2021. This will ensure that the CDFI Fund can review the applications and announce awards in the spring of 2022. If your FDIC-insured bank or thrift is …

The CDFI Fund is tentatively planning to open the calendar year (CY) 2021 New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Allocation Application round in the fall of 2021. If you are considering applying in the upcoming CY 2021 NMTC round, you may find the following information helpful. NMTC Allocation Application …

Hawaii, with its tropical climate and rich Polynesian culture, is known as the American paradise. Among its inhabitants are Native Hawaiians that are the Aboriginal Polynesian people of the Hawaiian Islands or their descendants. According to the US Census 2019 American Community Survey 1-Year …

Update-July 1, 2021: For those preparing to apply for the FY 2021 application round, the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) conducted an informational pre-application webinar on **June 30, 2021 **for the Capital Magnet Fund. The presentation and a recording of the session …

Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) bridge the gap between low-income individuals, families and businesses and the financial resources that they need in order to thrive. CDFIs leverage their financial resources by working with state and federal agencies, foundations, other financial …

Update: March 31, 2021:The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) staff will hold an informational pre-application webinar for the Small Dollar Loan Program on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Topics covered will include setting up your critical SAM.gov and Grants.gov accounts, …

Update February 11, 2021: The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) staff will hold an informational pre-application webinar for the CDFI Rapid Response Program on Thursday, February 18, 2021. Topics covered will include setting up your critical SAM.gov and Grants.gov …