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What is the CDFI Fund?

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. The CDFI Fund was authorized by the Riegle Community Development and Regulatory Improvement Act of 1994.

Fiscal Year (FY) 2006 marks the 11th round of funding awarded by the CDFI Fund. Since its inception, the Fund has made more than $800 million in awards to community development organizations and financial institutions.

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