2018-2019 Financial Institution Partnership Opportunity (FIPO) Request for Proposals 

The 2018-2019 Financial Institution Partnership Opportunity (FIPO) is a bank-led initiative which brings together financial institutions from across the region to combine funds, align priorities, and maximize impact through concentrating support around a community initiative.

$50,000 - $150,000 in funding is available. Depending on the proposal, there may be an opportunity to fund a larger project.

The banks are looking for existing, high impact (i.e. number of people being served and partnerships) project(s) programs(s) in the Promise Zone. The projects/programs must produce tangible, effective results that support low and moderate income (LMI) communities within the Sacramento Promise Zone. These project(s)/program(s) have to align with 1 or more of the following focus areas along with the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) requirements:

• Increase Economic Activity

• Create Jobs

• Increase Educational Opportunities

• Affordable Housing

To download the RFP click HERE

To learn more about the Community Reinvestment Act click HERE

To apply, please submit your completed application to sacpromisezone@shra.org. Applications are due by October 5, 2018 at 4:00 pm.