Investment Connection -Oklahoma is an opportunity to share community and economic development proposals that may be eligible under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) with potential funders. If you have a proposal addressing the needs of low- and moderate-income populations related to one of the following categories, please take this opportunity and submit it for consideration:
- Affordable Housing Assistance
- Community Services and Facilities, including food pantries, health services, and children’s services
- Digital Inclusion and Services
- Workforce Services
- Small Business Assistance/Microlending
Here is the process: Up to eight proposals will be selected to present. Presenters will have seven minutes to share information about their organization and specific proposal, utilizing a PowerPoint presentation. This is followed by three minutes of questions from funders.
If you are interested in being considered for one of the eight presenter opportunities, it is important to submit your proposal as soon as possible. Please do not wait until the August 26th deadline, as proposals will be reviewed for presentation by the order in which they are received and that they did not recently present at an Investment Connection program. Proposals are considered received when both the proposal AND the reviewed or audited financials have been received.
The final deadline to submit your proposal is August 26th via the portal. Also be sure to include your most recent reviewed or audited financials in the attachments section of the proposal submission that are required for a complete proposal. Remember: CRA eligible proposals will be reviewed for presentation based on the order in which they are received, and not recently presented, so please submit your proposal and financials as soon as possible. All approved proposals will be added to the Investment Connection searchable website for funders to view.
Presentations will take place on November 1st in person in Oklahoma City.
Submit your proposal today to share information about your organization and the work you are doing to assist low- and moderate-income populations. For more information about Investment Connection and testimonials from community organizations and funders, please visit the website (https://www.kansascityfed.org/community/investmentconnection/).
(source: Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City)