The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund's Bond Guarantee Program was authorized to guarantee up to $500 million in bonds for 2013 to promote investment in underserved communities. The program allows certified CDFIs to issue bonds guaranteed 100% by the fund to lend proceeds to other CDFIs. To qualify for the program, entities must be certified as CDFIs by meeting requirements including having community development as their primary mission. The fund also offers other programs including financial assistance awards, technical assistance awards, and tax credits to encourage investment in low-income communities.