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Community Development Financial Institutions in Kentucky
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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
CNC Development Corporation, Inc.
Paintsbille
Community Ventures Corporation, Inc.
Lexington
Kentucky Habitat for Humanity
Louisville
Kista NMTC Fund, LLC
Frankfort
Louisville Community Development Bank
Louisville
Louisville Development Bancorp, Inc.
Louisville
Southbank Partners, Inc.
Newport
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Small Business Grants - Support for Veterans
The SBA is dedicated to lend a hand to the service people in America and directly links with the Patriot Express Loan for veterans who desire to initiate their own business and want to start commercial activities. The SBA also plays a role in encouraging growth and job creation during the process, which is an indispensable part to support economic prosperity.
Minority Business Enterprise Centers for Minority-Owned Businesses
The The Minority Business Development Agency has recently constituted the Minority Business Enterprise Centers (MBEC) Program wherein it aims to support minority-owned businesses by providing them with electronic and one-on-one business development services for a reasonably nominal fee.
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