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Community Development Loan Program - Capital Investment Fund

DAKOTA RESOURCES

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Overview

Community Development Loan Program - Capital Investment Fund

Overview: Flexible lending program designed to support rural communities, economic development organizations, housing authorities, and other Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) in completing community and economic development projects.

Geographic Scope:

  • South Dakota (primary)

  • Minnesota and Wisconsin (expanded service)

  • Rural areas across the nation through CDFI partnerships
  • Focus Areas:

  • Housing development

  • Infrastructure development

  • Revolving loan funds

  • Industrial site certifications

  • Community facilities

  • Any project fitting the mission of community or economic development
  • Who They Serve:

  • Rural economic development organizations

  • Housing authorities

  • Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs)

  • Rural organizations ready to make economic impact
  • Key Features:

  • Flexible Terms: Interest-only payments for up to 10 years with no collateral required

  • Fast, Easy, Free Application Process: Simple application with no complex requirements

  • One-Year Draw Period: Pre-approved funds can be drawn down anytime within a one-year period

  • No Collateral: In most cases, no security required on loan

  • Project Flexibility: Funds can be used for any project fitting community/economic development mission
  • Loan Process:
    1. Complete application
    2. Work with Director of Community Lending (Terri LaBrie) to gather financial information
    3. Receive pre-approval for specific loan amount if qualified
    4. Draw down funds anytime within one-year period

    Contact:

  • Director of Community Lending: Terri LaBrie

  • Phone: (605) 978-2804

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Website: dakotaresources.org
  • Background: Dakota Resources is a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that has been serving rural communities for 25+ years. The organization has invested $30+ million in rural community and economic development organizations and $460 million in New Markets Tax Credit allocations.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    1. Contact Director of Community Lending: Terri LaBrie at (605) 978-2804 or [email protected]
    2. Complete Application: Fast, easy, and free application process
    3. Provide Financial Information: Submit relevant financial documents and organizational information
    4. Receive Pre-Approval: Once qualified, Dakota Resources provides pre-approval for specific loan amount
    5. Draw Down Funds: Access approved funds anytime within one-year period

    Required Materials (typical):

  • Organization financial statements

  • Project description and budget

  • Community development/economic development mission alignment

  • Organization capacity and track record

  • Project timeline
  • Application Details:

  • No collateral required in most cases

  • Interest-only payment options available

  • Flexible repayment terms (up to 10 years)

  • Fast approval process

  • Free application
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    community-developmentaffordable-housinghousing

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