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Uncertain Future for CDFI Fund Amid Shutdown Crisis

10/15/2025

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The future of the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) is uncertain after the Trump administration terminated its staff amid a federal government shutdown.
The move threatens over 30 years of infrastructure supporting small business lending and real estate development in underserved communities.
Stakeholders, including Senate CDFI Caucus co-chaired by Senators from both parties, urge reversal and stress that CDFI network sustains resilience and access to capital nationwide.

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Story summary

The future of the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) is uncertain after the Trump administration terminated its staff amid a federal government shutdown.
The move threatens over 30 years of infrastructure supporting small business lending and real estate development in underserved communities.
Stakeholders, including Senate CDFI Caucus co-chaired by Senators from both parties, urge reversal and stress that CDFI network sustains resilience and access to capital nationwide.