CDFI Resources

Beyond Grants:

A Working Lab for CDFI Sustainability

Welcome to the 2026 Alliance Session: “Beyond Grants: A Working Lab for CDFI Sustainability.”
This session helps CDFIs build a sustainable, repeatable capital strategy through:

  • Funding mix self-assessment
  • Sources-to-Uses planning
  • 12-month capital calendar
  • 30–90 day action plan

    This page includes all resources, templates, and tools to support your implementation.

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Available Resources & Templates

12-Month Capital Calendar

Plan your capital raises, track outreach, proposals, reporting deadlines, and board checkpoints for the year. Stay organized and proactive.

30–90 Day Capital Sustainability Action Plan

A focused action plan with key priorities, responsibilities, success metrics, and deadlines for the next 90 days.

Funding Mix & Constraints Self-Assessment

Evaluate your funding mix and identify areas for sustainability improvement. Track progress and optimize your strategy.

Sources-to-Uses Strategy Map + Guardrails

Map your funding sources to specific uses with built-in guardrails to ensure efficient and sustainable resource allocation.

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Helpful Resources

For CDFI sustainability, explore CDFI Coalition (Visit), OFN (Explore), and the CDFI Fund (Visit) for tools and funding opportunities. Check out Capital Access Tools (Resources) and Financial Sustainability Articles (Read) for further insights.

From Strategy to Execution

Having the right strategy is only the beginning. Real impact comes from disciplined execution, clear priorities, and consistent follow-through.

These tools are designed not just to guide your thinking, but to help you take action—aligning your capital, team, and timelines to move from planning to measurable results.

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For additional assistance or personalized guidance regarding the resources provided, please use the form below to get in touch. 

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