CRA Newswire

FEMA: President Biden Approves Disaster Declaration for the Seminole Tribe of Florida

FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the Seminole Tribe of Florida to supplement the tribe’s efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Milton beginning on Oct. 5, 2024, and continuing.  The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Assistance can include grants for…

SBA: Surety Program Notches Best Year in 25 Years, Bonding $2.8B in Contracts to Small Businesses

Agency Announces Top Performing Surety Partners, Bonding Agencies “Under the Biden-Harris Administration, the SBA’s capital programs have been transformed to reach new highs as we continue to deliver historic levels of support for small businesses – including those benefiting from new contracts and supply chain expansion under the President’s Investing in America Agenda,” said SBA Administrator…

FDIC: New Online Tool Unveiled at the Minority Depository Institutions Subcommittee Meeting to Promote Creation of New Minority Banks

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will introduce a new online tool to help financial institutions, investors, and other interested groups to identify neighborhoods that could benefit from banking services. The FDIC’s new Minority Banking Opportunity Explorer will be presented at a meeting of the agency’s Minority Depository Institutions (MDI) Subcommittee to the Advisory Committee on Community…

HUD: Aid Offered to Juneau, Alaska Disaster Victims

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the state of Alaska and ordered federal aid to supplement state, Tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding from August 5 to August 6, 2024. President Biden issued a major disaster declaration in the City…

FDIC: List of Banks Examined for CRA Compliance Issued

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today issued its list of state nonmember banks recently evaluated for compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA).  The list covers evaluation ratings that the FDIC assigned to institutions in August 2024. The CRA is a 1977 law that requires the FDIC to assess a bank’s record of meeting…

FEMA: President Biden Approves Disaster Declaration for the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe

FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe to supplement the Tribal Nation’s efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm, straight-line winds and flooding from July 13-14, 2024. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. Assistance can…

FEMA: President Biden Approves Disaster Declaration for New Mexico

FEMA announced today that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of New Mexico to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding on Oct. 19-20, 2024. The President’s action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Chaves County. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home…

HUD: Aid Offered to U.S. Virgin Island Disaster Victims

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced the implementation of federal disaster assistance for the U.S. Virgin Islands and ordered federal aid to supplement territory and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Tropical Storm Ernesto from August 13 to August 16, 2024. President Biden issued a major disaster declaration in the…

HUD: $3.2 Million Invested to Improve Housing for Savannah Families

HUD highlights significant climate resilience and energy efficiency renovations. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) highlighted a $3.2 million award to Savannah Gardens Senior Residences in Savannah, Georgia under its Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP) to support significant energy efficiency and climate resilience renovations for more than 39 rental homes. This Comprehensive grant will…

HUD: $1.7 Million Announced for Hurricane Response in Asheville, NC

Funding will support local efforts to help families and businesses The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced $1.7 million to Asheville, North Carolina, to assist with recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Funding announced today – which will support the reconstruction of damaged homes, businesses, and infrastructure – is…