FDIC: Banker Teleconference Series: Small Business Resources for Community Banks
Printable Format: FIL-59-2017 – PDF (PDF Help) Summary: The FDIC will discuss small business resources and research pertinent to community banks, including the Money Smart for Small Businesses financial education program; the FDIC’s Small Business Lending Survey; and Community Reinvestment Act consideration for small business lending, services, and investments. A teleconference is scheduled for Tuesday,…
FEMA: Federal Aid Program for the State of New York
Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warranted under President Donald J. Trump’s disaster declaration issued for the state of New York. Assistance for State, Tribal and Affected Local Governments Can Include as Required: Payment of not less than 75 percent of the eligible…
FEMA: Major Disaster Declaration Approved for New York
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of New York to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding from May 2 to August 6, 2017. Federal funding is available to state, tribal, and eligible local governments and…
FEMA: Deadline Extended for Public Assistance Requests in Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. —The deadline for filing Requests for Public Assistance (RPAs) with FEMA to rebuild Florida’s public infrastructure damaged during Hurricane Irma has been extended to Nov. 21, 2017. The state recommends applicants submit RPAs to the Division of Emergency Management’s Public Assistance portal (FloridaPA.org) no later than Nov. 18, 2017 to ensure documentation is…
CFPB: Sixty-one Organizations Join the 2018 “Your Money, Your Goals” Cohort
We’re working to expand the reach of Your Money, Your Goals to more people across the country with the help of our new 2018 Your Money, Your Goals cohort organizations. In September, we invited organizations to submit applications to participate in our 2018 Your Money, Your Goals cohort. After reviewing the applications, we’ve selected 61…
CFPB: Add Your Company to the List of Sources for Free Credit Scores
If your company offers free credit scores and would like to be included on our list, respond to our recently posted Federal Register Notice. By Maria Jaramillo When people have access to their credit score, they can feel empowered to better manage their financial lives. They can do this by learning about their credit…
FEMA: Two Weeks Remain for Homeowners, Renters and Businesses in Florida to Apply for Disaster Assistance
If you are a Florida homeowner, renter or business owner who sustained property damage or loss caused by Hurricane Irma you have two weeks left to register and apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline to register for assistance from FEMA and to apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)…
FEMA: Medical System, Private Sector Rebound to Signify a Stabilizing Puerto Rico
While the federal government continues its historic response in Puerto Rico to hurricanes Irma and Maria, strong indicators of stability are evident. Capabilities are renewed in Puerto Rico’s healthcare system and medical infrastructure: 99 percent of Puerto Rico’s hospitals are operational, 94 percent of Puerto Rico’s dialysis centers are open and treating patients, and 72…
FEMA: Disaster Assistance Will Not Affect Social Security or Other Benefits
Hurricane survivors who receive federal disaster assistance will not pay additional taxes, lose their Social Security or disability benefits, or face a reduction in benefits from any other income-based program. Virgin Islanders affected by Hurricane Irma or Hurricane Maria may be eligible for grants through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Individual Assistance program for…
FEMA: A Look at Florida 60 Days after Hurricane Irma
Florida continues making efforts toward recovery from Hurricane Irma’s severe impact on the entire state – spanning 65,755 square miles from Pensacola on the west end of the Panhandle, Jacksonville on the east coast, south to Key West. Affected communities and disaster survivors are repairing and rebuilding better, stronger and safer with the help of…