CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct 29, 2025–

Today, Capital One, the Capital One Foundation, and Lever for Change announced the launch of Scaling Pathways to Homeownership, a $25 million Open Call designed to identify and support bold solutions that expand access to affordable homeownership in the United States. This initiative is part of Capital One’s five-year, $265 billion Community Benefits Plan, developed as part of its acquisition of Discover, that will create affordable housing, enable ready and resilient consumers, grow and sustain small businesses, and invest in community infrastructure.

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