Cooperative Development Foundation

The Cooperative Development Foundation (CDF) is an organization that supports and promotes cooperative businesses in the United States. It focuses on helping communities by fostering cooperative values like mutual assistance and shared ownership. CDF provides grants, resources, and educational opportunities to strengthen cooperatives, which are businesses owned and operated by their members for their common benefit. By enhancing the development of these businesses, CDF aims to improve economic stability, create jobs, and promote social equity, ultimately leading to healthier communities.