CDFI Friendly Bloomington

CDFI Friendly Bloomington is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization launched in 2018 to attract new investment to Bloomington and Monroe County, Indiana. Its core mission is to connect local projects, small businesses, and community initiatives with capital from Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) across the country. The organization acts as a crucial intermediary, or "market-maker," by identifying local financing needs, providing technical assistance to potential borrowers, and cultivating relationships between the local community and national CDFI lenders. This model aims to fill gaps in the traditional financial market, providing affordable and flexible capital to support economic development and opportunities in underserved areas.