Advocacy Work
Support Small Business Relief Grants
Act today to protect small businesses in your community – urge lawmakers to pass $100 million in emergency relief grants for small businesses impacted by circumstances out of their control.
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4/27 Small Business Relief Advocacy Day
4/30 Small Business Relief Advocacy Day
Share the impact of CDFIs
The Minnesota CDFI Coalition seeks to increase the collective voice and influence of the Minnesota CDFI community by developing policy positions and advocacy tool sharing for the coalition members.
In the spring of every year, the Coalition hosts a Day at the Capitol to convene CDFIs, learn about issues affecting them, and to coordinate meetings with legislators. Follow our upcoming events page to get more details.
The 2025 MN CDFI Fact Sheet has stories highlighting the impact and reach of CDFIs across Minnesota – use it in your advocacy!
Congressional District Level Impact Sheets
We are excited to share new data impact sheets, compiled using Opportunity Finance Network data from 2005-2023! Use these data sheets to augment your own storytelling and advocacy, to show the statewide and district-level impact of CDFIs.
Deeper CDFI Impact in Minnesota
The Minnesota CDFI Coalition’s data map illustrates the activity of certified Community Development Financial Institutions in the state of Minnesota. Dive into the map here!
Economic Community Development
