Nonprofit OrganizationsUrban & Community Economic Development

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SELF-HELP VENTURES FUNDS MISSION IS TO CREATE AND PROTECT OWNERSHIP AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL, ESPECIALLY PEOPLE OF COLOR, WOMEN, RURAL RESIDENTS AND LOW-WEALTH FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES.

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PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOMENT IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE CONDITIONS OF BLIGHT AND DETERIORATION HISTORICALLY EXISTING IN THE AREA.

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TO STRENGTHEN THE CORE ASSETS OF DOWNTOWN CINCINNATI, CREATE GREAT CIVIC SPACES, (SEE SCHEDULE O) HIGH-DENSITY/MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENTS, AND PRESERVE HISTORIC STRUCTURES.

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EMPOWER PEOPLE TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES AND STRENGTHEN THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS.

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ASSISTED UTAH'S RESIDENTS BY FOSTERING THE DEVELOPMENT AND PRESERVATION OF QUALITY HOUSING.

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GRAMEEN AMERICA IS DEDICATED TO HELPING LOW INCOME ENTREPRENEURIAL WOMEN. (SEE SCHEDULE O)

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TO DELIVER AFFORDABLE CAPITAL AND RESPONSIBLE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS (SEE SCH. O FOR CONTINUATION) TO UNDERSERVED ENTREPRENEURS AND COMMUNITIES, WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON LOW-INCOME PEOPLE, PEOPLE OF COLOR, AND WOMEN.

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THE GROW AMERICA FUND, INC. ("GAF") HAS A PRIMARY MISSION TO CREATE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, STIMULATE INVESTMENT, AND TO ENCOURAGE ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES BY FINANCING BUSINESSES AND ENTREPRENEURS THAT INVEST IN THOSE DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES, AND/OR CREATE JOBS FOR LOW-INCOME UNEMPLOYED AND UNDER-EMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS. GAF, A LICENSED U.S. SBA SMALL BUSINESS LENDING COMPANY, AND U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY CERTIFIED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, PROVIDES ACCESS TO CAPITAL FOR BUSINESS EXPANSION STRUCTURED WITH LONGER AMORTIZATION TERMS AND LOWER INTEREST RATES. THESE LENDING TERMS SERVE TO DECREASE DEBT SERVICE COSTS AND IMPROVE THE BORROWER'S OPERATING CASH FLOW, GIVING BUSINESSES A FINANCIAL ADVANTAGE THAT HELPS STRENGTHEN BOTH THE ECONOMIC BASE OF THE BUSINESS, AND THE COMMUNITY.

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PROVIDE FINANCING IN THE FORM OF LOANS, GRANTS, AND EQUITY FOR PURPOSES OF PROVIDING HOUSING, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO ASSIST LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES.

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MEDC PROVIDES GAP FINANCING TO BUSINESSES IN ORDER TO CREATE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND INCREASE LOCAL INCOMES THROUGH THE RETENTION, EXPANSION AND DEVELOPMENT OF MANUFACTURING, SERVICE AND OTHER COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS LOCATED IN MILWAUKEE, WAUKESHA, WASHINGTON, WALWORTH, RACINE, KENOSHA AND OZAUKEE COUNTIES (COLLECTIVELY M7 REGION).

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THE FLORIDA OPPORTUNITY FUND ("FOF OR THE "FUND") IDENTIFIES AND INVESTS IN A DIVERSIFIED, HIGH-QUALITY PORTFOLIO OF SEED AND EARLY STAGE VENTURE CAPITAL FUNDS THAT TARGETS IN WHOLE OR IN PART OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN FLORIDA. IN ADDITION, THE FUND SEEKS TO ACHIEVE A SUPERIOR INTERNAL RATE OF RETURN ON PRIVATE EQUITY INVESTMENTS WHILE CONTRIBUTING TO FLORIDA'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS; FOSTER THE CREATION, RETENTION, AND GROWTH OF COMPANIES IN FLORIDA; AND ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH OF A VIBRANT FLORIDA-BASED VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTMENT COMMUNITY.

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TO PROVIDE LOANS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO NONPROFIT OR MISSION-FOCUSED FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP AFFORDABLE HOUSING, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING (WHICH INCLUDES SOCIAL SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS), COMMUNITY FACILITIES, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS THAT HAVE A DIRECT AND MEASURABLE IMPACT TO LOW INCOME PERSONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF FLORIDA.

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ACQUISITION AND OPERATION OF A CONVENTION CENTER HOTEL FOR THE BENEFIT OF POLK COUNTY, IOWA.

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TO SUSTAIN THE ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION OF ALL COMMUNITIES IN UPPER MANHATTAN.

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PROVIDE LOANS, INVESTMENTS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO PROJECTS SERVING LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES.

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PROVIDE FINANCING AND SUPPORT TO ENTREPRENEURS AND SMALL BUSINESSES.

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The goal of this organization is to provide technical assistance, loans, loan guarantees or other forms of management support to help impoverished urban communities create local jobs, sustain local services and build healthier local economies.

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DELIVER CAPITAL AND PROMOTE EQUITABLE GROWTH IN BALTIMORE'S DISINVESTED NEIGHBORHOODS.

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HELPING IMMIGRANTS AND LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS TO IMPROVE THEIR FINANCIAL CAPABILITIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES.

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PIDC COMMUNITY CAPITAL IS A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION CREATED TO ATTRACT RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY LENDING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOODS.