500+ CDFI Leaders. One Mission. Small Business Finance Forum, June 10–12

OFN’s 13th Annual Small Business Finance Forum gathers the CDFI community to strengthen small business financing where it’s needed most. Join peers from across the country for 30+ sessions, three plenaries, and conversations that matter — at a moment that demands them.

CDFI Research Update: Sector Trends Among OFN Members

OFN’s latest research update breaks down sector-by-sector how member loan funds grew, stabilized, and met community needs from 2020 through 2024. Read the CDFI Research Update for the complete sector breakdown and to understand how members set a foundation coming into 2025.

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OMB Releases FY25 Funding for CDFI Fund, Treasury Announces Award Reforms

Following consistent advocacy from OFN and allies, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released $289 million in remaining FY25 appropriations for the CDFI Fund. Additionally, Treasury announced that the CDFI Fund plans to engage in a rulemaking process around award grantees.

OFN and CDFI Industry Advocates Call for Release of More Than $1 Billion to Build and Preserve Affordable Housing

The National Association of Affordable Housing Lenders (NAAHL) and partners are calling on the federal government to release more than $1 billion in already-appropriated funding at the CDFI Fund—because safe, affordable housing isn’t optional. It’s the foundation of thriving communities, economic opportunity, and long-term stability for all Americans.

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OFN42 Call for Sessions Now Open!

The call for sessions is now open as OFN launches the 2026 annual conference. Submit a proposal today and be part of what’s next—driving opportunity forward for all.

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OFN Closes $100 Million Treasury-Backed Bond Guarantee to help 22Beacon Build the Next Generation of Charter Schools

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Access to Capital

Community development financial institutions (CDFIs) are specialized lenders that bring capital to low-income, low-wealth communities. CDFI financial products and services support small businesses, affordable housing, community facilities, and more nationwide.

About CDFIs

CDFI clients are…

68%

People of Color

82%

Low-Income

25%

Rural

52%

Women

About OFN

Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) is the leading national network of CDFIs and a financial intermediary. OFN increases capital flow, strengthens CDFIs, and amplifies the voice of the CDFI industry. We partner with investors, funders, and policymakers to align capital with opportunity.

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Opportunity Next Begins Now

Key Priorities

CDFIs correct market failures — creating economic opportunity, expanding affordable housing, and revitalizing rural economies.

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Economic Opportunity

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Affordable Housing

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Rural Revitalization

Explore CDFI Solutions

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OFN Financing

OFN financing accelerates the work of its member CDFIs serving communities experiencing disproportionately high rates of poverty and disinvestment.

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Capital Building

Partnering with the Public Sector

OFN is the leading voice for the CDFI industry. Policymakers turn to CDFIs to drive transformational capital to historically underinvested rural, urban, and Native communities.

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Events, News

Save the Dates for 2026 OFN Events and Training!

OFN’s 2026 events and training will bring together mission-driven lenders, partners, and other advocates across the country to learn, network, and collaborate. Read time: 6...

June 4, 2026