The Facilities Investment Fund (FIF) is a groundbreaking partnership between Walton Family Foundation and Civic Builders, bringing over $300 million in affordable loan capital to finance facilities for high-performing public charter schools and networks nationwide.

Too often, educators seeking to build or expand school facilities cannot secure affordable financing options.

Walton Family Foundation and Civic Builders designed and steward FIF as a leading alternative resource for excellent public charter schools.

FIF Loan Details

FIF offers public charter schools 5-year fixed-rate loans for new construction, acquisition and facility renovation. FIF loans feature low, fixed interest rates, size up to $25 million and can fund up to 90% of project costs.

FIF Loan Details

FIF offers public charter schools 5-year fixed-rate loans for new construction, acquisition and facility renovation. FIF loans feature low, fixed interest rates, size up to $25MM and can fund up to 90% of project costs.

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FIF Impact

Loans target supporting schools with historically limited access to affordable capital

Early-stage schools

Schools led by leaders of color

Schools educating high percent of scholars eligible for free and reduced price lunch

Non-network operators

226.5 million in loans

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