A movement for economic justice.
We address the barriers to community and economic development, Black business growth, wealth creation, and financial protections in African American communities
We strengthen our member fiscal and impact capacity using best practices to facilitate social and economic advancement in their communities.
We utilize research tools to elevate the disproportionate investment in Black-led CDFIs, and to advocate for a redistribution of capital flow to these CDFIs.
Black leaders creating a path toward equitable policies and practices within the Black community.
Non-profits, cooperatives, and businesses working toward a living wage, basic benefits, career-building, wealth-building opportunities and/or a fair and engaging workplace.
Projects proactively addressing historical and current systemic oppression in order to ensure fairness in the access to opportunities, resources, and rights for the Black community.
Recent legal developments continue to challenge Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. A notable example is the case in Texas where the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) secured a permanent injunction against the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA). The lawsuit argued that the MBDA’s programming, which aims to support minority business enterprises, was
Read MoreFY 2024 CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Application Period Now Open Attention, community development financial institutions (CDFIs) and stakeholders! The fiscal year (FY) 2024 application period for the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program is officially open. With up to $500 million in bond guarantee authority available for Eligible Community Development Financial Institutions (Eligible CDFIs), this opportunity promises
Read MoreAs champions of community development and financial empowerment, Alliance members are uniquely positioned to profoundly impact the environment while furthering their mission of economic inclusivity. This article explores the journey towards becoming green lenders, emphasizing the benefits, and providing step-by-step suggestions to help you embrace this transformative path. The Power of Green Lending: Becoming a
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2024 U.S. Small Business Administration and the African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs Forge Partnership to Ignite Small Business Growth Partnership to Empower Small Businesses and Build Bridges Towards Economic Prosperity for Black Communities ORLANDO, FL – The African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs (The Alliance) and U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) have
Read MoreGrant to Help the Alliance Address Housing Insecurities for Communities of Color ORLANDO, FL – The African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs (The Alliance) announced today a $100,000 grant from the Melville Charitable Trust (The Trust). The funding will support the Alliance Housing Initiative; a program designed to eradicate racial policies that perpetuate housing instability.
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