Fuel Kansas City’s future with a community-first bank
Fuel Kansas City’s future with a community-first bank
We’re About Purpose
At Central Bank of Kansas City, we believe in the untapped potential within our neighborhoods. We have been part of this community since 1951, and our mission is to transform underserved areas into thriving communities. Through strategic investments and partnerships, we work tirelessly to create opportunities, support local businesses, and enhance the quality of life for all residents.
Fuel Limitless Possibilities
Underserved communities are brimming with possibilities. With the right support and investment, they can be transformed into vibrant neighborhoods full of opportunity.
Imagine places where jobs are abundant, services are accessible, and community spaces bring people together. This vision is within reach.
Through our investments, we’re helping more minority- and women-owned businesses get the start they need to grow and succeed. We’re helping to ignite economic growth that benefits their entire communities.
When people have safe, affordable places to live, steady employment, and access to healthcare and vital services, they can truly thrive. They can dream bigger and build a future grounded in stability.
We form deep partnerships with organizations that believe in the potential of Kansas City communities. Together, there’s no limit to what’s possible.
Strategies That Grow Stronger Communities
Resourceful and creative, our bank officers leverage deposits to support the growth of our communities. We unlock the potential of distressed areas and food deserts through strategic investments and partnerships with like-minded organizations. We dream of revitalizing these communities with better jobs, services, and welcoming communal spaces.
New Markets Tax Credits
Central Bank of Kansas City has been awarded fourteen allocations of New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) from the Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI) Fund since 2007. NMTCs stimulate economic growth and create jobs by attracting private-sector capital investments into highly distressed areas.
There are two important principles behind NMTCs. First, there are good business opportunities in distressed communities, and these communities constitute a new market opportunity for the private sector. Second, a modest federal subsidy can provide the nudge needed to persuade the private sector to invest in these markets. To view a few of our projects, please visit our NMTC page.
Affordable Housing
Affordable housing is a cornerstone of stable communities. Through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, Central Bank of Kansas City finances projects that provide safe and affordable homes for low-income families. Our commitment to affordable housing means more people have the opportunity to live in safe, clean, quality housing, fostering a sense of pride and stability within the community.
Healthy Food Financing Initiative
Access to nutritious food is essential for the long-term health of the people in a community. Through the Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI), we invest in projects that nourish families at their tables, bringing fresh food options to areas often referred to as food deserts. By supporting the development of grocery stores and markets in these neighborhoods, we help residents lead healthier lives and stimulate local economies.
Empower The City We All Love
Are you ready to make a difference in Kansas City? Whether you're a business owner seeking support or an individual looking to contribute to community growth, we can work together to build a brighter future for our neighborhoods.