Recognized for rapid-response recovery leadership, LiftFund launches National Disaster Recovery Fund for small businesses in crisis
SAN ANTONIO , Oct. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- LiftFund, a nonprofit small business lender serving markets across the country, has been recognized with the 2025 Outstanding CDFI Award for its leadership in rebuilding local economies after disasters and economic disruption. The award was presented on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at a national gathering of financial institutions, impact investors, and economic development leaders convened by Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) in Washington, D.C.
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