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.
DEI+A: Chicago CDFI Adds Accessibility to its DEI Strategy
Chicago Community Loan Fund and Northwest Access Fund call on CDFIs to be intentional about lending to the disability community...
From Energy to Equity, NFF Recommits to Climate Justice
OFN member Nonprofit Finance Fund returns to its roots in energy efficiency financing with the purpose of investing in climate...
President’s Budget Rolls Back Spending to Near FY 2023 Levels
Proposed federal budget recommends $325 million for the CDFI Fund for fiscal year 2025, while the final FY 2024 bill...