See how we´ve made a difference
Our work speaks through the institutions we support, building stronger communities through strategy, funding, and long-term impact. success rate
From coast to coast, CDCG has partnered with mission-driven institutions in more than 40 states, helping over 350 credit unions, cooperativas, venture capital, banks, and loan funds secure a combined $500 million in federal and private funding.
In Puerto Rico alone, our team supported over 90% of the island’s awarded funds, driving historic investment into undeserved communities. Together, these efforts have expanded access to fair credit, strengthened economies, and fueled lasting financial empowerment nationwide.
Our Case studies
NALCAB
Carter FCU
Carter is a long-term successful CDFI, receiving more than $8.5M in Financial Assistance, ERP, RRP, and SDL CDFI awards since 2010; and $12.5M in ECIP Secondary Capital. Carter has successfully leveraged CDFI grants to implement new programs and grow from $260M to $784M in Assets in the last 10 years to reach low-income members in Louisiana.
NALCAB is a non-partisan, one-of-a-kind CDFI intermediary with 200+ CDFI and economic development nonprofit member organizations. Our team supports NALCAB with CDFI certification, grant applications and compliance, along with technical assistance to more than 15 loan fund members throughout the US and a bank in PR.
Sagrada Familia CU
Camuy Cooperativa
Our team has been working with Cooperativa de A/C de Camuy since 2018. Since 2019, this financial cooperative has received more than $9.6M in CDFI awards. Camuy Coop was one of four of our clients in PR that received the maximum ERP award of $6.2 million.
Cooperativa de A/C La Sagrada Familia was the first financial cooperative to receive its CDFI certification in PR -in 2018. SInce then, the Cooperativa has leveraged more than $6.2 million to reach low-income and rural communities in PR. The CDFI funds supporting capital, allowed the cooperativa to create a Resilience Center and a Mortgage Center.
Ignite CU
Ignite is a powerhouse credit union serving underserved communities in Michigan. Since starting our work together, the credit union has received $6.2 million in CDFI grants, including a Small-Dollar Loans award that allowed the credit union to support members with limited income and challenged credit.
First Financial CU
Since 2015, we have been working together to reach CDFI certification and multiple CDFI grants totaling $9.2 million. FFCU has leveraged CDFI grants to grow from $491M in Assets and $325M in Loans, to $916M in Assets and $662M in Loans to Underserved communities in NM.
New Reach Lending Co, LLC
Our team started working with NRLC since before its inception, supporting its parent company, New Reach-serving people facing homelessness- create a 501c3 and starting the journey to become a CDFI. Since inception in 2023, NRLC has received several CDFI and other grants; and created a Lending and Financial Education program to help families in transition forge a better future.
