Of that sum, 65% goes directly to the farmers, while another 7% goes to a community development fund that contributes to projects such as building schools and hospitals.

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She also said that the community development fund institutions, which distribute the money, provide technical assistance to increase the likelihood that the organizations receiving the loans will be successful.

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Another area muni bond fund investors should look for are how much in Florida, Arizona, California and Nevada community development bonds their fund owns.

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The skate park was built by a partnership between Amber Valley Borough Council, East Midlands Development Agency, Community Against Drugs Fund, Groundwork and the Countryside Agency Vital Village Fund.

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The Crawford Taylor Foundation, a family fund, supports animal welfare, community development, the environment and services for women and youths, mainly focusing on organizations in the St.

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