Community Finance Initiative
Community Finance Initiative
The Community Finance Initiative invests in a range of solutions that advance financial inclusion and financial health for low-income individuals, families and entrepreneurs across the U.S.
Announcing the Recipients of the 2025 Community Finance Initiative
Learn about the Community Finance Initiative recipients working to expand financial coaching and counseling services across the U.S.
Perspective: Accelerating CDFI Capacity-Building
A spotlight on CAMEO Network’s shared services model to expand the capacity of emerging CDFIs.
Perspective: Expanding Capital Access for CDFIs
Three innovative solutions to help drive financing into underserved communities.
Perspective: Measuring CDFI Impact
A Q&A with the CDFI Research Consortium at the University of New Hampshire.
According to a recent study, only 30% of Americans are financially healthy today. The Citi Foundation believes that community finance innovators, including CDFIs, play an important role across the U.S. by providing individuals and families with responsible and affordable financial products, as well as tools and services that catalyze greater financial inclusion and financial health.
Meet the 2025 Grantees
Meet the 2023 Grantees
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