Dec 23, 2025 · What does the CDFI Fund Do? The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) plays an important role in generating economic growth and opportunity in some of our …

Jan 16, 2025 · To be eligible to apply for a Financial Assistance award, your organization must be a Certified CDFI. The CDFI Fund also offers supplemental awards through the Healthy Food Financing …

Dec 7, 2023 · Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Certification is a designation given by the CDFI Fund to specialized organizations that provide financial services in low-income …

The CDFI Fund was created for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization and community development through investment in and assistance to Community Development Financial Institutions …

By offering tailored resources and innovative programs that invest federal dollars alongside private sector capital, the CDFI Fund serves mission-driven financial institutions that take a market-based …

What is a CDFI? A. Community Development Financial Institutions, or CDFIs, are mission-driven financial institutions that have been certified by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s CDFI Fund.

Learn how Certified CDFIs can participate in the CDFI Fund’s competitive award programs (CDFIFund.gov).

Oct 20, 2023 · Launched in 2021, the CDFI Fund has provided more than $40.2 million in SDL Program awards to CDFIs through three program rounds. Download SDL Program Fact Sheet (English) ›

Through Certification, CDFIs are qualified to apply for technical assistance and financial assistance awards, as well as training provided by the CDFI Fund through the Capacity Building Initiative.

Dec 7, 2023 · The CDFI Fund has developed guidance and information materials below to help you understand the new CDFI Certification Application requirements and policies, as well as how to apply …