FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Wyoming
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Wyoming to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by wildfires from Aug. 21-31, 2024. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair…
FEMA: President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Alaska
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Alaska to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by landslides on Aug. 25, 2024. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the…
SBA: Season of Small Business to Kick Off with Small Business Saturday on November 30th
This Year’s Theme — Gift Big, Shop Local™ — Encourages Shoppers to Support Local Small Businesses Throughout the Holiday Season Today, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s more than 34 million small businesses, is urging Americans to embrace the spirit of the holiday…
HUD: Over $37 Million Delivered to Build and Preserve Affordable Housing in Reno, NV
Newly announced transaction supports the construction and rehabilitation of 150 affordable homes for low-income individuals and families. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced the completion of a $37 million Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) transaction with the Reno Housing Authority to expand affordable housing options for low-income individuals and families. This transaction…
ABA: Ag Lender Survey Shows Farm Profitability Expected to Decline in 2024
ABA, Farmer Mac survey results revealed at ABA Agricultural Bankers Conference in Milwaukee Agricultural lenders expect only 58% of borrowers will remain profitable this year compared to 78% last year, according to the 2024 Ag Lender Survey report produced jointly by the American Bankers Association and the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation, more commonly known as Farmer Mac (NYSE:…
HUD: Nearly $4.8 Million Announced to Support Homeless North and South Carolinians After Hurricane Helene
Funding to provide shelter for homeless families. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced nearly $4.8 million to support people experiencing homelessness in communities across North Carolina and South Carolina recovering from Hurricane Helene. Through HUD’s Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (RUSH) program, funding will be allocated to Winston-Salem, NC ($548,000); Charlotte,…
HUD: $231,000 Invested to Install Solar on Rental Homes for Calais, ME Seniors
Newly closed Green and Resilient Retrofit Program transaction will fund installation of rooftop solar system. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) announced the closing of a $231,623 Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP) transaction to help finance energy efficiency and climate resilience improvements for affordable rental homes at the St. Croix…
EDA: U.S. Department of Commerce Announces 12,000 American Workers Placed into Jobs Through the Good Jobs Challenge
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced more than 12,000 American workers have been trained and placed into jobs through the Good Jobs Challenge. The program, initially funded by the Biden-Harris Administration’s American Rescue Plan, is investing a historic $500 million into high-quality, locally-led workforce training programs across the country. The Good…
CFPB: Survey Reveals Impacts of Student Loan Debt Relief and Repayment Challenges
Debt relief recipients report being able to make beneficial changes in their lives; many borrowers still unaware of repayment options Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued its first results from its Student Loan Borrower Survey, providing insights into the effects of student loan debt relief programs and the challenges borrowers face in navigating…
CFPB: Pilot Study Finds Differential Treatment in Small Business Lending Markets
Lenders less likely to encourage Black entrepreneurs and more often steer them toward alternative financing Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a study revealing significant disparities in how lenders treat Black and white small business owners seeking loans. The research found that Black entrepreneurs received less encouragement to apply for a loan and…