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As the only CDFI solely devoted to supporting economic development in Indianapolis, the Build Fund is committed to generating economic growth in Marion County by connecting businesses to flexible, affordable, and responsible funding. While we hope to strengthen all businesses in the area, we want to create opportunities for those that have traditionally been underserved.Read more

What do a systems engineer, an illustrator, and a fitness coach have in common? These are all jobs that the Build Fund has helped create. As the only Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) solely devoted to supporting economic development in Indianapolis, the Build Fund connects businesses to flexible, affordable, and responsible funding. These businesses, inRead more

The Build Fund helps foster economic development by providing lending to businesses who then, in turn, offer local job opportunities. Those that work for the businesses that the Build Fund assists create lasting and positive impact in their communities with the services that they provide. Cannon Ball Brewing Company, one of the Build Fund’s clients,Read more

A mother to three children, Jennie spent some time as a stay at home Mom, taking a hiatus from employment while doing volunteer work. When she went to return to work, however, getting a foot in the door proved to be a greater challenge than she anticipated. “I spent a year sending out resumes andRead more

Build Fund is pleased to announce that is has been awarded $350,000 from the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institution Fund (CDFI Fund). We are particularly grateful to Merchants Bank of Indiana, which provided Build Fund with a grant to aid in the application process. The Build Fund, established in 2015, has alreadyRead more