Community Development Financial Institutions in Montana

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While the federal government does not provide grants for starting or growing small businesses, one of the mechanisms in place to promote small business growth and economic development is the Community Development Financial Institution Fund managed by the US Department of the Treasury.

Community Development Financial Institutions fall into four categories:

  • Community Development Loan Funds
  • Community Development Credit Unions
  • Community Development Banks - Including Thrifts and Holding Companies
  • Community Development Venture Capital Funds

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blue icon Loan Fund | red icon Credit Union | green icon Bank or Thrift | purple icon Venture Capital Fund | white icon Depository Institution Holding Company
CDFI's in Montana





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