Northern Community Investment Corporation

Northern Community Investment Corporation, doing business as Northern Community Investment Corp, is a non-profit organization and community development corporation that provides training, technical assistance, and financing to help strengthen small businesses and community development initiatives in rural areas. Through federal grants from agencies like the Department of Agriculture and Department of the Treasury, the organization delivers business development services, access to capital, and capacity building support.

Past federal grants have enabled Northern Community Investment Corp to supply a variety of economic development initiatives assisting rural enterprises and communities. Project grants from USDA's Rural Business Cooperative Service supported the delivery of technical training, counseling, market research, and other assistance to bolster rural businesses and entrepreneurs. Additional USDA funding allowed provision of instruction and support on strategic development and operations to nonprofits and public bodies carrying out essential community infrastructure and facilities projects. A Rapid Response grant from the CDFI Fund helped the organization supply financing and advisory services to aid small businesses and community development projects impacted by COVID-19. Across these awards, Northern Community Investment Corp has worked with program partners like local governments, nonprofit community groups, business development centers, and financial institutions to provide complementary lending, education, and planning services that foster rural economic growth.