Blog Take Action Job Bank Events Community Press Search form About Public Policy Finance Programs Library Join Public Policy Priorities OFN's advocacy work is grounded in the direct market experiences of our Members Overview Opportunity Finance Network 2021 Public Policy Program In 2021, the United States is grappling with concurrent crises: the pandemic, systemic racism, and growing economic inequity. The nation’s CDFI network must be fully engaged in meeting these challenges, particularly as they impact low-wealth rural, urban, and Native communities. 2020 brought the CDFI industry greatly increased visibility and unprecedented levels of federal investment. OFN is closely monitoring the implementation of programs enacted at the end of 2020 which directed $12 billion in new resources to CDFIs and MDIs. At the same time, we are ambitious about advancing federal programs and policies that help the CDFI industry scale to better meet the immense need facing communities where CDFIs operate. The Biden-Harris Administration and the 117th Congress offer OFN and our network the chance to engage on a wider range of issues than in previous years. In addition to the perennial policy priorities related to access to capital and community development finance, this year the CDFI industry is called on to engage on a broader agenda that includes racial justice, infrastructure investments, climate resiliency, and more. About the CDFI Fund The CDFI Fund was created for the purpose of promoting economic revitalization and community development through investment in and assistance to Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs). The CDFI Fund was established by the Riegle Community Development and Regulatory Improvement Act of 1994, as a bipartisan initiative. Since its creation, the CDFI Fund has awarded over $2 billion to community development organizations and financial institutions. Learn More See our Advocacy Tools and Fact Sheets for more information about OFN’s policy priorities as well as our work, and use our resources to help amplify the voice and priorities of the CDFI industry. Contact Jennifer A. Vasiloff, Chief External Affairs Officer, at 202.573.2123. Find a CDFI Near You Get on the Map! Advocacy Tools and Fact Sheets ABOUT JOIN PUBLIC POLICY PROGRAMS LIBRARY CAREERS BLOG EVENTS PRESS GET IN TOUCH Phone: 202.618.6100 Fax: 215.789.2346 Email: info@ofn.org WASHINGTON D.C. OFFICE 901 D Street SW Suite 1050 Washington, DC 20024 PHILADELPHIA OFFICE 123 South Broad Street Suite 1930 Philadelphia, PA 19109 VISIT US SUBSCRIBE Copyright © 2021 Opportunity Finance Network. All rights reserved.