Use the cdfi fund s searchable award database to find organizations that have received awards from the cdfi fund s various award programs, including the bank enterprise award, capital magnet fund, cdfi bond guarantee program, cdfi program, fec pilot program. Congratulations to hpns cdfi fund housing partnership network. The awards can be used to finance affordable housing as well as related economic development activities and communityservice facilities. This web site is provided as a public service by the department of the treasury, community development financial institutions fund cdfi fund and is considered. According to a treasury cdfi fund release, the nmtc awards were. Mar 20, 2015 in this module, cdfi fund representatives explain the cdfi certification process. Investment in economically distressed communities is critical to the revitalization of those areas. The fy 2019 capital magnet fund awards will support the development of. Awards through fy 2014 cdfi program and naca program will expand capacity of cdfis and native cdfis nationwide. Opportunity finance network honors four members of congress. An applicant must calculate and submit to the cdfi fund an estimated award amount as part of its bea program award application. President trumps fy 2020 budget proposal, like last year, proposes the elimination of the cdfi fund s grant programs, including bank enterprise award bea program, cdfi program, the native american. The cdfi fund may invite contest winners and honorable mention applicants to participate in post award events or communications.
Cliff rosenthals new book democratizing finance just. The grants management gm unit is the principal unit within the cdfi fund that is responsible for both pre award and post award operations. Use the cdfi funds searchable award database to find organizations that have received awards from the cdfi funds various award programs, including the. Treasury, whose mission is to maintain a strong economy, foster economic growth, and create job opportunities by promoting the conditions that enable prosperity at home and abroad.
The cdfi fund was authorized by the riegle community development and regulatory improvement act of 1994. In 2005, they were instrumental in organizing support among the new york state delegation in the house of representatives to support restoring funding for the cdfi fund. The cdfi fund is a federal program that promotes access to capital and local economic growth through its community development financial institutions program with. The treasury departments cdfi fund awards grants to community development financial institutions cdfis that operate in lowincome areas. Through the bank enterprise award program bea program, the cdfi fund provides monetary awards to fdicinsured depository institutions i. Cdfi fund opens fy 2019 capital magnet fund funding round june 24, 2019. Bank enterprise award community development financial. Cdfi announces 2019 allocation award round for nmtc program. The deadline to submit applications for funding is april 21. Cdfi fund awards largest ever capital magnet fund round. Treasurys cdfi fund announces 2018 nmtc awards markets. Entities cdes awarded nmtc allocations in the nmtc award book.
The letter requests that congress include this funding for underserved communities in. Leviticus was awarded the cdfi excellence award for advocacy due to its tireless leadership in advocating for issues of concern to the cdfi industry. Funding for the capital magnet fund comes from allocations made by fannie mae and freddie mac and varies each year. The financial assistance component makes financial assistance fa grants to certified cdfis that create demonstrable community development impact in cdfi fund priority areas, and can provide at least a 1. Building native cdfis sustainability and impact ii. Creating private sector partnerships and enterprises that achieve ambitious social missions, hpn and its member organizations work together to scale innovation and impact, helping millions of people gain access to affordable homes and. The cdfi fund, if it deems appropriate, may prescribe access to record requirements for entities that receive a cmf award from the recipient. In addition, the cdfi fund administers the new markets tax credit, which encourages private sector investments in communities with persistent poverty. Certified cdfi certification is a designation conferred by the cdfi fund and is a requirement for accessing financial and technical award assistance from the cdfi fund through the cdfi program, native american cdfi assistance naca programs, and certain benefits under the bea program to support an organizations established community.
Community development financial institutions fund wikipedia. Ofn presents the cdfi congressional champion award to members of congress who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing policies that support cdfis and spur economic growth and job creation in distressed communities across the nation. Inclusiv, cofounder of the cdfi coalition, recipient of the 2008 lifetime achievement gramlich award for responsible finance, and trained historian, announced the publication of his new book, democratizing finance. The awards will support financing for preservation, rehabilitation, development or purchase of affordable housing. Community development financial institutions fund cdfi fund. Community development financial institutions cdfi fund. The recipient shall comply with all applicable record retention requirements set forth in the uniform administrative requirements as applicable and the assistance agreement. Fhfa releases 2020 housing trust fund, capital magnet fund.
Treasurys cdfi fund announces 2016 awardees dsnews. The credit union that was among those awarded funds was hope financial credit union in jackson, miss. The book concludes with a twentyyear assessment of the cdfi fund and reflections on the nature and challenges of the cdfi field. The cdfi fund s vision is an america in which all people have access to affordable credit, capital, and financial services. Ica fund good jobs receives seca grant from cdfi fund. Award book fy 2019 the cdfi fund is an equalopportunity provider. The awards were made through the fiscal year fy 2019 round of the capital magnet fund, and will support financing for the preservation, rehabilitation, development or purchase of affordable housing for lowincome communities. Broadly speaking, a cdfi is defined as a financial institution that. Feb 20, 2019 housing partnership network is an awardwinning business collaborative of 100 of the nations leading affordable housing and community development nonprofits. The cdfi fund mission is to expand the capacity of financial institutions to provide credit, capital, and financial services to underserved populations and communities in the united states. Learn key facts and statistics about the full group of awardees. The cdfi fund anticipates opening the fy 2016 round of the programs in early 2016.
The grant will also enable accion texas to strengthen its organizational performance. The community development financial institutions cdfi fund, administered by the department of treasury, makes capital grants, equity investments and awards for technical assistance to community development financial institutions. Nov, 2018 on november 12, cliff rosenthal, former ceo of national federation of community development credit unions now. Community development financial institution wikipedia. There are some discrepancies between amounts reported by the cdfi fund in its qei issuance reports verses elsewhere. Basefa awards can be used for lending capital, loan loss. Capital magnet fund award book the capital magnet fund helps to create and preserve affordable housing for lowincome families and economically distressed communities by attracting private capital.
The 2018 awards are the fourth round of the program. Capital magnet fund awards announced housing finance. These funds are awarded under the fiscal year fy 2015 round of the. Spreadsheet of all nmtc allocation awards below are the nmtc award books from the cdfi fund. Cdfis that qualify for fa funding must match this award with funds from a non federal source.
Cliff rosenthals new book democratizing finance just published. Applicants must be a certified cdfi, a collaboration of cdfis, or a non cdfi partnering with a certified cdfi. Login community development financial institutions fund. One cu among 38 organizations awarded cdfi funds for. Access to affordable financial products and services is a staple of economically sound communities. Fa awards can be used for lending capital, loan loss reserves. Cdfis to sustain and expand their financial products and services. Cdfi program award recipients announced northwest credit. As of september 1, 2005, there were 747 certified cdfis in the u. The capital magnet fund awards competitive grants to cdfis and qualified nonprofit housing organizations.
Department of the treasurys cdfi fund announced the calendar year 2018 new markets tax credit nmtc allocation awards today. A total of 73 community development entities cdes were awarded tax credit. As such, the funding will be used to invest in our capacity and build our financial. What is a community development financial institution cdfi. S department of treasury number of cdfis in maryland. A full list of recipients can been seen in the cdfis award book. Awards community development financial institutions fund. The capital magnet fund award book provides a detailed look at the fy 2018 awardees.
Searchable awards database search and view the profiles of all cdfi fund award recipients, from 1996 to the present. The cdfi fund and the legal concept of cdfis were established by the riegle community development and regulatory improvement act of 1994. Department of the treasurys community development financial institutions fund cdfi fund. Origins of the community development financial institutions movement.
Financial institutions, which may include banks, credit unions, loan funds, and community development venture capital funds, can apply to the cdfi fund for formal certification as a cdfi. Cdfis that qualify for basefa funding must match this award with funds from a nonfederal source. Join cdfi fund staff for an informational preapplication webinar on wednesday, dec. Funding for the capital magnet fund comes from allocations made by fannie mae and freddie. Looking at the 2016, 2017 and 2018 funding rounds, the cdfi fund estimates that 63,700 affordable homes will be created, including approximately 56,000 rental homes and 7,700 owneroccupied homes. Fci will use its award to leverage other investor dollars and increase its volume of lending for affordable workforce housing development across wisconsin. Steven terner mnuchin was sworn in as the 77th secretary of the treasury on february, 2017. In the event of any fraud, misrepresentation, or noncompliance with the terms of the award agreement by the recipient, the cdfi fund may terminate, reduce, or recapture the award, bar the recipient andor its affiliates from applying for an award from the cdfi fund for a period to be decided by the cdfi fund in its sole discretion, and pursue.
Feb, 2020 the cdfi fund is a federal program that promotes access to capital and local economic growth through its community development financial institutions program with direct investment that provide. Cdfi fund announces fy 2015 cdfi program awards cdfi. The cdfi fund s mission is to increase economic opportunity and promote community development investments for underserved populations and in distressed commu. The cdfi fund will establish the award percentage for each category and subcategory of qualified activities in the applicable nofa. If trump cuts this littleknown federal program, it will gut. Department of the treasury to ensure compliance with the requirements. The 2019 capital magnet fund award book provides a detailed look at the fy 2019 awardees. By financing community businessesincluding small businesses, microenterprises, nonprofit organizations, commercial real estate. A full list of recipients can been seen in the cdfi s award book. Topics covered will include setting up your critical sam. Press release from the cdfi fund, september 21, 2015.
The cdfi fund promotes economic revitalization and community development by supporting community development financial institutions cdfis. These award recipients represent a diverse array of organization types and community investment strategies, serving a broad spectrum of communities. The cdfi funds awards management information system amis is an enterprisewide business system, built on a commercial offtheshelf product called salesforce that has been customized to meet the cdfi funds specific needs. The 73 cdes receiving awards this year were chosen from a pool of 214 applicants and are headquartered in 35 states, puerto rico and the district of columbia. Amis will support all cdfi fund programs throug each phase of the programs life cycle. This web site is provided as a public service by the department of the treasury, community development financial institutions fund cdfi fund and is considered public information which may be distributed and copied. Cdfis that qualify for fa funding must match this award with funds from a nonfederal source. The cdfi fund s awards management information system amis is an enterprisewide business system, built on a commercial offtheshelf product called salesforce that has been customized to meet the cdfi fund s specific needs. Amis will support all cdfi fund programs throug each. Overvie w searchable awards database search and view the profiles of all cdfi fund award recipients, from 1996 to the present nmtc program states served database search for new markets tax credit allocatees serving specific states historical award documents view historical documents from the cdfi fund s past award announcements, from 1996 to the present. Community development financial institutions cdfis are private financial institutions that are 100% dedicated to delivering responsible, affordable lending to help lowincome, lowwealth, and other disadvantaged people and communities join the economic mainstream.