The first application window for the new fund program is now open. (Photo by EtiAmmos /Adobe Stock)

Delaware launches fund to boost access to capital in underserved communities

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

Financial institutions serving Delaware’s underserved neighborhoods now have a new opportunity to support local economic growth, thanks to a newly launched state fund aimed at increasing access to capital in low- to moderate-income areas. The Delaware Council on Banking has opened applications for the Delaware Community Investment Venture Fund (DCIVF), a program designed to help banks, credit unions, and Community …