IDA Links

 The Corporation for Enterprise Development (CFED)

According to their website, “the Corporation for Enterprise Development (CFED) fosters widely shared and sustainable economic well-being. CFED promotes asset-building and economic opportunity strategies, primarily in low-income and distressed communities, that bring together community practice, public policy, and private markets in new and effective ways.” A good place to learn about other asset-building initiatives across the country.

 Assets for Independence (AFI)

Assets for Independence (AFI) is a Federal grant program that enables community-based nonprofits and State, local and Tribal government agencies to implement and demonstrate an asset-based approach for giving low-income families help out of poverty.

 Financial Links for Low-Income People

According to the FLLIP website, “the mission of the community investment unit at the National Center on Poverty Law is to help low-income individuals and communities achieve economic prosperity.” This page provides information on FLLIP, including FAQs, information on joining FLLIP, and information for potential donors.

IDA Network(from CFED website)

For practitioners and advocates, the IDA Network website contains invaluable information regarding all aspects of IDA programs in the United States and across the globe. Information regarding training events, state programs, and research give a broad overview of IDAs. Visitors can also sign up for various discussion forums by subject area.

Center for Social Development

According to their website, “the purpose of CSD is to chart new directions and study innovations in the domestic arena, particularly where such innovations are likely to have the greatest impact on public policy and private action. The domestic arena includes areas that are typically thought of as "social welfare" and "economic development" as well as broader aspects of family, community, and national life.” This page provides information in IDAs in general, IDAs in Missouri, and other social development issues.

  State Asset Development Report Card

According to their website, the State Asset Development Report Card(SADRC) is a groundbreaking tool that captures the most up-to-date data available on asset distribution and policy for each of the 50 states. The Report Card provides rich new data that has never before been available on a state-by-state basis. It considers United States.

  CFED State IDA Initiatives

This page lists over 120 IDA programs available in the state of Illinois and contact information for each program.

 

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