The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is a nonprofit community development financial intermediary established in 1979 and based in New York City. LISC focuses on revitalizing low-income urban and rural communities through public-private partnerships, grants, loans, and investments. Since its inception, LISC has invested over $32 billion in various initiatives, supporting affordable housing, economic development, and community revitalization across 45 states and 2,200 communities. LISC acts as the largest community development intermediary in the U.S., channeling resources to local nonprofits and institutions to foster equitable neighborhoods. Its core programs include providing grants, loans, and technical assistance to community development organizations, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and place-based strategies. LISC has built over 400,000 affordable housing units and created thousands of jobs through its various initiatives, including the National Equity Fund and New Markets Support Company. The organization partners with banks, corporations, and foundations to achieve its mission of enhancing the quality of life in underserved areas.