CDFI Fund: CY 2015 and 2016 Rounds of New Market Tax Credits Combined
Combined Round Will Provide Up To $7 Billion in Allocation Authority The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) has amended its Notice of Allocation Availability (NOAA) for the calendar year (CY) 2015 round of the New Markets Tax Credit Program (NMTC Program). The CDFI Fund is releasing the amended NOAA in advance of its…
ABA: 8 Banking Tips Millennials Need to Know
WASHINGTON — As millennials juggle a multitude of responsibilities — from school, to work, to planning for major life events — the American Bankers Association is highlighting eight banking tips to help them secure a financially sound future. “Millennials are digital natives who understand the importance of staying connected socially, but staying connected to their bank can…
FDIC: National Financial Capability Month and Free Educational Tools
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) marked National Financial Capability Month this April by highlighting educational opportunities for both adults and young people to build their financial knowledge and skills to achieve brighter financial futures. The FDIC’s Money Smart program includes a comprehensive financial education curriculum designed to help low- and moderate-income individuals outside the…
CDFI Fund: Final Webinar Training Schedule for Expanding CDFI Coverage in Underserved Areas Released
The final five webinars for the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund)’s Expanding CDFI Coverage in Underserved Areas training series have been scheduled. The series, part of the CDFI Fund’s Capacity Building Initiative, provides specialized training and technical assistance to certified and emerging CDFIs to extend their reach into certain underserved communities in the…