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 National Annual Report
It was a year of new leadership, new vision and renewed commitment. We invested an extraordinary $2.4 billion and doubled down on our work to create affordable housing, catalyze financial opportunity and promote climate resiliency. [...]
Latest News
Cleveland Housing Investment Fund Launches with Initial $38M Commitment to Support Equitable, Affordable Housing
LISC Fund Management has teamed up with the City of Cleveland and KeyBank to launch a new affordable housing investment fund, with authorizing legislation approved last night by the Cleveland City Council. The fund ultimately seeks to invest $100 million to fuel quality affordable housing across the city, with a focus on serving underrepresented communities and stimulating growth.
LISC Cleveland building local BDO Network by support of United Black Fund’s MORTAR
LISC Cleveland provided $49,950 to support United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland’s (UBF) MORTAR Entrepreneurship Academy, a fifteen-week course designed to confront the limitations and develop strengths of individuals starting or growing their businesses. MORTAR Cleveland was established in early 2024 and celebrated two cohorts with over 20 graduates. LISC Cleveland’s grant addressed specific business needs including marketing, technology upgrades, equipment purchases, and commercial space rental.
LISC Brings “Heirs' Property” Relief to Under-Resourced Communities in Cincinnati and Cleveland
Heirs' property issues have long been a leading cause of involuntary land loss, particularly among Black families. With a new $750,000 multiyear grant from the U.S. Bank Foundation Opportunity Fund, LISC will work with community-based organizations in Cincinnati and Cleveland to provide families with estate planning, legal support and financial counseling that can help clear up clouded property titles and preserve homes for future generations.