Access to Capital
Community development financial institutions (CDFIs) are specialized lenders that bring capital to low-income, low-wealth communities. CDFI financial products and services support small businesses, affordable housing, community facilities, and more nationwide.
About OFN
Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) is the leading national network of CDFIs and a financial intermediary. OFN increases capital flow, strengthens CDFIs, and amplifies the voice of the CDFI industry. We partner with investors, funders, and policymakers to align capital with opportunity.
CDFIs Invest in Change
Key Priorities
CDFIs advance racial equity, combat persistent poverty, fight climate change, and more.
Finance Justice Fund
The Finance Justice Fund accelerates the work of OFN member CDFIs serving communities experiencing disproportionately high rates of poverty and disinvestment.
Partnering with the Public Sector
OFN is the leading voice for the CDFI industry. Policymakers turn to CDFIs to drive transformational capital to historically underinvested rural, urban, and Native communities.
OFN Takes a Seat at the Global Climate Table
Read time: 3 minutes OFN President and CEO Harold Pettigrew joined COP28 to discuss how the CDFI industry finances climate...
Minnesota CDFI Helps Create Generational Wealth Through Small Business Support
Read time: 4 minutes OFN member Metropolitan Economic Development Association helps scale diverse small businesses through community partnerships. Community development...
Help Shape the Agenda for OFN’s 2024 Forums!
Read time: 2 minutes OFN is seeking session proposals from mission-driven community lenders and partners to inform the agendas for...