About Us Economic Research Banking & Supervision Education Community Development News Events Publications Careers Home / Community Development Investment Connection Investment Connection is a program that introduces public and private funders in the regions served by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond to proposals from community-based organizations and small businesses that benefit low- and moderate-income, distressed and underserved communities. Featured Investment Connection @ Rural America Week Our Bank hosted a virtual Investment Connection pitch session featuring organizations from five states on Oct. 4, as part of the Richmond Fed’s Rural America Week. View Proposals The Investment Connection Funders Portal houses numerous proposals for high-impact projects that meet Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) guidelines and are available for funding. Banks, foundations, government entities and other financial entities can register for access and view the latest proposals. More About Investment Connection About the Program Investment Connection introduces community-based organizations, economic development organizations, funders and bankers to potential collaborations on community needs that are responsive, innovative and impactful. Learn more about this program and its opportunities. Submit An Application Organizations in parts of Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Washington, D.C. and West Virginia with projects deemed potentially eligible under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) may submit community and economic development projects through a Request for Proposal process. Visit our webpage For Applicants to view our application overview video and to submit a proposal. Upcoming Events Investment Connection opens its application portal and hosts informational events for funders and community organizations in various regions of the Fifth District throughout the year. Visit the Events page to learn more or view each state webpage below for specific programming details. Programs By Location Virginia Maryland North Carolina South Carolina Washington, D.C. West Virginia Applicant Videos HumanKind Virginia Watch Video Read Proposal West Virginia Community Development Hub West Virginia Watch Video Read Proposal Blue Ridge Habitat for Humanity Virginia Watch Video Read Proposal View More Stay Connected Receive email alerts for speeches, press releases and news. Email Address Subscribe Contact Us Feedback Email Subscriptions FAQs Terms & Conditions © 1997-2021 Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond