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Small Business Catalyst Fund Announces Grant Program Impact
The Fund deployed nearly $260,000 in grants to small businesses. The Small Business Catalyst Fund, a collaboration between CRF, Fifth
March 31, 2025
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Shared commitment. United purpose. Collective impact for small business.
Reinventing the flow of capital to communities
Connect more small business customers to the capital and resources they need to thrive. CRF complements the tools offered by financial service providers to support entrepreneurs at every stage of their small business journey.
Financial service providers can refer customers to CRF or work with us to create innovative programs that serve small businesses and maximize grant and investment dollars.
What We Offer Banks & Financial Service Providers
Access to a network of community lenders with flexible lending criteria
Access to additional philanthropic dollars for enhanced support
Clear impact metrics through data and analytics
Co-created solutions that impact multiple stakeholders and beneficiaries
Ability to make an immediate and lasting impact in communities
Our Approach
Our deep knowledge of program design and administration gives communities that work with us advantages in realizing their goals.
Program Planning & Design
After being invited by community members, CRF and our partners listen and learn about the local economic landscape, including the key players and stakeholders, business environment, challenges and gaps in financial services.
Program Management
We work hand-in-hand with our partners to execute on community-specific plans, outlining roles and responsibilities for all players and ensuring collaboration throughout all project phases.
Program Evaluation
We’re always seeking to improve the way we work with communities. CRF evaluates each solution during and after implementation to measure success and impact, modifying the strategy as appropriate for best results.
Bringing it all together.
Each of CRF’s solution offerings are critical components of our program offerings for small businesses. Depending on the needs of each community served, CRF has the ability to draw on its expertise in lending, technology, and services to inform program creation.
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Amplify your small business lending programs with capacity-building services.CRF Technology
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Community Reinvestment Fund, USA Welcomes New Board Members: Sara Razavi and George Surgeon
Minneapolis, MN (March 19, 2025) – Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF), is pleased to announce the election of Sara Razavi
March 19, 2025
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The Transformative Power of Collaborative Innovation: How Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF), Mastercard Strive USA, and JPMorgan Chase joined forces to expand small business access to affordable capital in the U.S.
In recent years, small businesses in the U.S. have faced significant challenges, ranging from the pandemic and natural disasters to
March 11, 2025
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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. CRF has injected more than $3.6 billion to stimulate job creation and economic development and support community facilities.
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