Make a Connection with Investment Connection Online
Select organizations present proposals for community and economic development projects that may be eligible under the Community Reinvestment Act to potential funders. There are two ways to use Investment Connection:
Community Organizations
Submit your organization’s proposals to Investment Connection Online and reach potential funders.
Funders
Find 2019 and 2020 proposals on our searchable database. Create a customized list of funding—loans, investments/grants and services—opportunities that address your geographic and issue area needs, including Response to COVID-19 which have added “Disaster” as part of their focus (some funders may need to notify their IT team for access to the site and may want to use Chrome or Edge for best viewing). Setting up and modifying your search parameters is easy to do—the new site features greater geographic search options, more areas of focus and more proposals within our seven-state District.
Since 2011, Investment Connection has connected nonprofits with more than $40 million in funding.
In response to the impact of COVID-19 the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City conducted a special series of Investment Connection – Response to COVID-19 webinars. Links to the recorded webinars, as well as webinar materials, are below:
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City does not endorse or make any representations as to the propriety or suitability of the following organizations, investments or programs listed. Organizations should perform their own due diligence before engaging in any transactions with these entities to ensure that any such transactions meet the organization’s objectives.
Diana Stoian, Columbia Ventures
Investment Connection for 2016: Expanding Connections and Knowledge
Investment Connection has garnered positive testimonials, evaluations and comments from funders and community organizations for helping to connect more than $27 million with community organizations that assist low- and moderate-income individuals and communities. Learn more.
Investment Connection: Online Tool Helping Make New, Efficient Connections
The Kansas City Equity Fund, Young Americans Bank and Mi Casa Resource Center are three new organizations that have benefitted from new funding relationships courtesy of Investment Connection (IC) Online.Lenders Find Online Funding Opportunities
Investment Connection and Investment Connection Online are helping funders find new community and economic investment opportunities in the Tenth District.
Investment Connection Goes Online
Funders can now connect with community and economic organizations more efficiently and conveniently online.
Investment Connection Takes Hold in the District
Investment Connection continues to gain traction in the Tenth Federal Reserve District.
Investment Connection Online FAQs
View frequently asked questions about Investment Connection.
Investment Connection Colorado 2019
Funders and community leaders discuss how they have benefited from Investment Connection.
Testimonials
Funder Testimonials
Cassandra Ilich, Colorado Federal Savings Bank
Maria Sepulveda, Wells Fargo Bank
Nancy Taylor, Compliance Guaranty Bank
“There are many valuable non-profit organizations in our communities. We like to find partners that align with the bank’s strategic initiatives so that both the non-profit and the bank find value. Investment Connection has helped Guaranty Bank identify new partners that fit into our overall CRA initiatives.”
Community Testimonials
Rich Martinez, Young Americans Bank
Chad Gentry, mpowered
