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Funding for Seattle Small Businesses

We provide Loan Capital and Business Support Services to help small businesses and nonprofits grow, create jobs, and build thriving equitable communities in King County, the Rainier Valley and beyond.

CAPACITY • CAPITAL • COMMUNITY

We Are Not A Bank.

We are a certified nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) expanding access to capital for businesses and communities often overlooked by traditional lenders.

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What We Do

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Financing for Local Businesses

Flexible loans for emerging and expanding businesses, real estate, and working capital.

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Business Advising & Technical Assistance

One-on-one advising, workshops, and resources to help you plan, grow and succeed.

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Community Investment & Economic Preservation

Investing in the places, people and businesses that keep our communities vibrant

IMPACT IN NUMBERS

Why RVCDF Matters

Traditional financing does not reach every business. RVCDF helps close the gap through flexible capital, hands-on support, and community-rooted relationships.

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We believe in local ownership, cultural preservation, and inclusive growth. When local businesses thrive, our communities thrive.

Local Impact

$100M+

TOTAL CAPITAL DEMPLOYED

400+

LOANS SINCE 2006

300+

BUSINESSES SUPPORTED

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"There are various aspects of business operations of which I wasn’t aware. RVCDF asked the hard questions in order to make sure we knew the exact purpose of the funding."

"The RVCDF loan was critical to the success of the Claremont project... The RVCDF staff was professional and constructive from beginning to end."

"...[RVCDF] saved our organization. We would not be able to exist if we didn’t have a place to come to gather, to serve, and to uplift our people."

EVENTS

Join Us For In Person and Online Activations

  • Thu, Jul 09
    Rainier Valley Community Development Fun
    Jul 09, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
    Rainier Valley Community Development Fun, 2802 S McClellan St, Seattle, WA 98144, USA
  • Thu, Apr 23
    Apr 23, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    RVCDF Headquarters, 2802 S McClellan St, Seattle, WA 98144, USA
    Learn how to tell your brand story and build a social media strategy that actually attracts customers. In this hands-on workshop with Curtisha Thomas, small business owners will learn how to clarify their message, create engaging content, and use social media more intentionally.
  • Apr 08, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    RVCDF Headquarters, 2802 S McClellan St, Seattle, WA 98144, USA
    Ready to improve your online presence? Join this hands-on workshop designed to help small business owners build or strengthen their websites. Learn what every business website needs, how to structure pages that attract customers, and practical tools you can start using right away.
  • Wed, Mar 18
    Mar 18, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Washington State Black Legacy Institute, 2656 42nd Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116, USA

Still have questions?

Talk with an advisor or start your application today.

Our team is ready to help you understand your options and guide you through the funding process.

Community Stories

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Stronger communities are built together.

For banks, foundations, corporations, and community partners looking to invest in equitable economic growth.

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OUR PARTNERS

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