Community Development Financial Institutions in Rhode Island

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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.

Small Business Grants in
Rhode Island

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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CDFI

CDFI's in Rhode Island

Minority Investment Development Corporation
Providence

Urban Revitalization Fund of Rhode Island
Providence

West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation
Providence

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