It all starts with an idea or the identification of an opportunity in your community. CRF works with partners to plan and design programs that meet the unique access to capital and service needs of small businesses in communities across the country.
Community-Centric Approach
We listen and work with the community and our partners to understand the need
Strengthening the Ecosystem
We work with the community to create a more sustainable community development ecosystem with a focus on small business
Scalable Transformation
We develop and implement cutting-edge solutions through productive partnerships that create the scale and efficiency needed to drive more capital into the community
Founded in 1988, Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF) is a national non-profit organization with a mission to improve lives and strengthen communities through innovative financial solutions. A leading Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), CRF supports mission-driven organizations, increases economic mobility, and builds strong local economies through the development of solutions aimed at creating an equitable financial system. CRF has injected more than $3.6 billion to stimulate job creation and economic development and support community facilities.