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While the federal government does not provide grants for starting or growing small businesses, one of the mechanisms in place to promote small business growth and economic development is the Community Development Financial Institution Fund managed by the US Department of the Treasury.
Community Development Financial Institutions fall into four categories:
- Community Development Loan Funds
- Community Development Credit Unions
- Community Development Banks - Including Thrifts and Holding Companies
- Community Development Venture Capital Funds
SBDC | 
SCORE | 
WBC |
Other SBA Partner | 
CDFI
Covenant Financial Services Co.
Davenport
Grow Iowa Foundation, Inc.
Greenfield
Homeward, Inc.
Allison
Iowa Community Capital
Coralville
Iowa Community Development LC
Johnston
Neighborhood Finance Corporation
Des Moines
Rural Development Partners, LLC
Mason City
The Abilities Fund
Centerville
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