How do I present my organization’s Affiliate collective review market and Accountability information in AMIS?

Each entity in a CDFI Certification collective review must show accountability to its selected collective review market through its own governing or advisory board. For each relevant Affiliate, a CDFI Certification Market record must be added in its AMIS Organization Detail page, using the Record Purpose: “CDFI Certification – collective review for another entity”.

The selected collective review market can be:

What is required in the stock summary report for the CDFI Certification Application?

The stock summary report for the CDFI Certification Application must detail the ownership of voting stock shares in your organization, identifying all individuals and entities that own 25% or more of the voting stock. It should include the names of all owners, their respective ownership percentages, and clearly document any ownership exceeding 25%. If your report shows “0%” for Insured Depository Institutions or Depository Institution Holding Companies, it indicates no ownership in these categories.

Can my organization submit a request for a Section Zero determination at any point in time?

No. During the General Recertification Submission Deadline Windows, currently certified CDFIs have been assigned a designated submission window for their Section Zero Application. Once this submission window closes, a currently Certified CDFI cannot submit a Section Zero Application until after a determination has been made on its submitted CDFI Certification Application. Entities whose CDFI Certification is reaffirmed will be able to submit a Section Zero Application prior to the Annual Certification and Data Collection Report (ACR) submission. 

If my organization submits a request for a Section Zero determination that proposes a new Targeted Population, must it also propose a corresponding Target Market assessment methodology?

Yes. If your organization submits a request for a Section Zero determination that proposes a new Targeted Population, it must also propose a corresponding Target Market assessment methodology. Any request for a new Targeted Population that does not include a request for a corresponding Target Market Assessment Methodology will be deemed incomplete.

Treasury Names Dietrich Douglas Acting Director of CDFI Fund Following Director Pravina Raghavan's Resignation

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has named Dietrich Douglas as the Acting Director of the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund). Mr. Douglas currently serves as Legal Counsel for the CDFI Fund.

“With the best interest of the CDFI Fund, the community development finance sector, and the communities we serve in mind, I am looking forward to leading the very dedicated staff of the CDFI Fund during this transition,” said Acting Director Douglas.

The Critical Role of the ACR: What CDFIs Need to Know

Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) play an essential role in fostering economic growth and supporting development in communities underserved by traditional financial institutions. To maintain their status as a certified CDFI, and continue delivering on their mission, CDFIs must submit the Annual Certification and Data Collection Report (ACR) on an annual basis. Here is why the ACR is so crucial and what could happen if it is not submitted on time and completed accurately.

Why the ACR Matters