Fueling CDFIs and Microlenders to Drive Community Impact
At this time, the Resilience Loan Fund is not accepting new applications.
Flexible Loan Products to Meet Your Needs
The Resilience Loan Fund offers tailored loan options to help emerging CDFIs grow and expand their impact.
Term Loans
For long-term growth and expansion
Loan Amount: $100,000 – $250,000
Interest Rate: Fixed at 3.0%
Term: 5 years
Repayment: Quarterly interest-only payments, with principal due at maturity
Prepayment: No penalty for early repayment
Capacity-Building Loans
Invest in your organization’s infrastructure
Designed to help strengthen your lending capabilities. Use funds for technical assistance, software, or staffing to scale your operations.
Bridge Loans
Cover short-term needs and unlock bigger opportunities
Short-term financing to support operational expenses or bridge funding gaps while waiting for larger investments.
Are you elligible?
We support mission-driven lenders committed to serving underinvested communities.
To qualify, you must:
Be a nonprofit financial institution serving underserved populations.
Have participated in Rise Economy’s Resilience Fund Cohort or be a mission-driven lender.
Demonstrate a viable business model and clear community impact.
How to apply
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Schedule a call with our team to discuss eligibility and answer your questions.
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Complete the online application and upload required documents (financial statements, business plan, etc.).
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We will review your application. During this process, we may request additional documents.
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If approved, you’ll receive a commitment letter with terms. Finalize legal documents and prepare for funding.
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Funds are disbursed in stages based on your needs. Quarterly impact reports are required.
Documents You’ll Need
Get a head start by gathering these documents:
GAAP-compliant Financial Statements
Business Plan & Loan Pipeline
Loan Loss Reserve Plan
Quarterly Reports on Impact & Borrowers