Every CDE makes representations to the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund regarding how and where they will deploy their allocation.
Some CDEs are focused on health care services and outcomes, while others have a broader focus. A CDE that primarily invests in manufacturing businesses in rural locations might not be a good fit for a health care organization in a city, but many CDEs are supportive of various types of health care organizations because of the impactful services these organizations provide in their respective local communities.
Additionally, given the impact of COVID-19 on our health care system and the vulnerabilities that it exposed, particularly to traditionally underserved patient populations, many CDEs are interested in health care transactions that can demonstrate a meaningful impact to those communities in need.
Careful consideration of the mission and goals of your organization, its locations, the type of project, and the expected impacts in the community will often reveal several CDEs that might be interested in bringing NMTC allocation to your project.