Welcome to LISC Cleveland
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), a national nonprofit that provides financing and support for community development around the country. As one of over 30 local offices, LISC Cleveland works with local government, community development corporations and other nonprofits to revitalize neighborhoods and catalyze opportunity.
Corporate Brochure
Learn more about the work we do everyday. Click the link below to view the full Corporate Brochure. [...]
LISC Annual Report
It was a challenging year, in an uncertain economy, but we invested a record-breaking $2.8 billion, ramped up our work to close racial health, wealth, and opportunity gaps, forged exciting partnerships and much more. [...]
Latest News
LISC and Coalition Partners Awarded $2 Billion via National Clean Investment Fund
LISC is one of five organizations leading Power Forward Communities, a new coalition investing in green housing and jobs to support economic opportunity and climate resilience. Today, the EPA awarded the coalition $2 billion to implement a decarbonization strategy that also lifts up under-resourced communities—making housing more affordable, mitigating climate impacts and improving local health.
LISC Names Michael T. Pugh as CEO
With 30 years of experience in banking, most recently as president and CEO of Carver Bancorp, Pugh will lead LISC’s national network of programs and offices, as well as comprehensive investment strategies that address gaps in health, wealth and opportunity across the country. “He is passionate about extending opportunities to people who have not had the chance to fully participate in the American economy,” said Robert E. Rubin, LISC’s chairman. “We look forward to him bringing his considerable skills to LISC to help us make lasting, positive impact.”
Kevin Hart’s Gran Coramino Tequila and LISC Disburse $1M to Seed Growth for Under-resourced Small Businesses
With our partners Gran Coramino® Tequila and Kevin Hart, LISC has awarded $1M in grants to more than 100 Black and Latinx entrepreneurs, helping close wealth and opportunity gaps that limit their ability to grow. Meet our latest group of grantees.