About
Historical and systemic barriers have made it difficult for BIPOC and immigrant business owners to build wealth through business and commercial property ownership. Recently, a number of municipalities and organizations have established funds to support small business owners and developers in acquiring commercial property. Many of these real estate acquisition programs aim to help BIPOC and immigrant entrepreneurs overcome common barriers to commercial property ownership, including mortgage access.
Stakeholders
Community-based or Nonprofit Organizations
Community Residents
Government or Public Agency
Real Estate Firm or Developer
Strategies in Action
Northside Commercial Real Estate Revolving Loan Fund – Minneapolis, MN
The Northside Commercial Real Estate Revolving Loan Fund was developed through a partnership between the Northside Economic Opportunity Network (NEON) and Local Initiative Support Corporation. The fund was designed to support and increase BIPOC-led commercial [...]
The Ujima Fund – Boston, Massachusetts
The Ujima Fund is a democratic investment fund that raises capital to finance small businesses, real estate, and infrastructure projects in Boston’s working-class BIPOC communities. It works in five underserved market segments with high social [...]
Community Fund of North Miami Dade – Opa-locka, FL
The Community Fund of North Miami Dade, established in 2002, is a certified CDFI that provides financial services to low-income communities and people who lack access to conventional financing. The fund promotes financial inclusion and [...]
