Building equitable economic prosperity in Minnesota
The statewide coalition of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) working together to increase resources and access to capital for small businesses, affordable housing, individuals, and community organizations across the state.
Minnesota CDFIs
More than 40 certified CDFIs and other mission-driven lenders operate in Minnesota, providing capital and support for small businesses, housing development, home ownership, childcare, cooperatives, nonprofit organizations, and consumers. MN CDFIs are located in cities, rural communities, and Tribal communities. CDFIs make loans that other lenders consider too risky, investing in the assets and possibilities of people in their communities.
Minnesota CDFI Coalition Conference
Join the Minnesota CDFI Coalition for our second annual conference! This free, one-day event is open to people working in the CDFI sector, partners, and advocates. The conference will feature:
- Speakers on critical issues facing CDFIs
- Interactive panels and learning sessions
- Opportunities for networking and relationship-building
Register now, with full conference schedule details to come. Join in to keep building the Coalition and strengthening the CDFI sector in Minnesota!
What: Minnesota CDFI Coalition Conference
Where: St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center, 10 4th Ave S, St Cloud, MN 56301
When: 9AM-4:30PM, Friday, October 2, 2026
Upcoming Events
August 18, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Part of the Minnesota CDFI Coalition’s work is to provide space for connection and collaboration, and the Monthly Topical Calls are themed along an area of work or interest. In 2025, LISC Twin Cities completed a five-year study of eleven creative and cultural districts in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Read more Monthly Topical Call – August 2026 – Cultural Corridors & Creative Placemaking
Tuesday, September 15 at 12:00 p.m. Part of the Minnesota CDFI Coalition’s work is to provide space for connection and collaboration, and the Monthly Topical Calls are themed along an area of work or interest. This summer saw the launch of Twin Cities Builds Credit, an initiative designed to help more residents become financially empowered Read more Monthly Topical Call – September 2026 – Twin Cities Builds Credit
Join the Minnesota CDFI Coalition for our second annual conference! This free, one-day event is open to people working in the CDFI sector, partners, and advocates. The conference will feature: Register now, with full conference schedule details to come. Join in to keep building the Coalition and strengthening the CDFI sector in Minnesota! Details to Read more 2026 Minnesota CDFI Coalition Conference
Tuesday, November 17 at 12:00 p.m. Part of the Minnesota CDFI Coalition’s work is to provide space for connection and collaboration, and the Monthly Topical Calls are themed along an area of work or interest. Register now, and stay tuned for call details and topics! If you have a question you want to ask in Read more Monthly Topical Call – November 2026
Tuesday, December 15 at 12:00 p.m. Part of the Minnesota CDFI Coalition’s work is to provide space for connection and collaboration, and the Monthly Topical Calls are themed along an area of work or interest. Register now, and stay tuned for call details and topics! If you have a question you want to ask in Read more Monthly Topical Call – December 2026
Minnesota CDFI Data Map
Previewed at the Minnesota CDFI Coalition Conference in September, this new mapping tool uses U.S. Department of the Treasury Data Transaction Level Report data to show the impact of CDFIs in Minnesota! Use it for storytelling, advocacy, and casemaking – and give us feedback on features you want to see!