OLYMPIA, Washington, Dec. 3 -- The Washington State Department of Commerce issued the following news on Dec. 2, 2025: * * * Underserved communities get more access to credit thanks to Commerce's Equitable Access to Credit Program Program awards $5.6 million to 11 CFDIs in Washington in 2025; 2024 awards helped historically disadvantaged business owners thrive * The Washington State Department of Commerce awarded $5.6 million to 11 Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) through  more