Local Funding Sources
The composition of local funding at each loan office varies widely. The blend of funding represents the diversity of interest attracted to Ways to Work. Seven key categories of funding sources are as follows:
- Federal Funds (Dept. of Transportation)
Note: Funding provided to national office for loan offices.
- Foundations
- Ways to Work Loan Guarantee Capital
- Member Agency Support
- Local/State Funding
- Private Contributions
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Banks

National Funding
The composition of funding at the national level represents an extraordinary commitment to Ways to Work (locally and nationally). At the national level, Ways to Work has received significant philanthropic gifts, corporate investment, and government grants.
Philanthropic Support
McKnight Foundation
The John S. and James L Knight Foundation
The Annie E. Casey Foundation
Corporate Support
Bank of America
Government Support
U.S. Department of Transportation – Job Access Reverse Commute Program
U.S. Department of Treasury – Community Development Financial Institution Fund |