In 2020, billions of dollars in pledges were committed to racial equity efforts. Many such pledges were slated for partnering and investing in community lenders: namely, minority depository institutions (MDIs) and community development financial institutions (CDFIs). Moreover, several state governments as well as the federal government have identified these institutions as key agents in ensuring equitable post-COVID recovery. What strategies can governments, philanthropies, corporate bodies, and other organizations employ to bridge the racial wealth gap by scaling the capacity and impact of MDIs and CDFIs?