CDFI Fund: FY 2021 CDFI Program and NACA Program Application Round Opened
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) opened the fiscal year (FY) 2021 funding round for the Community Development Financial Institutions Program (CDFI Program) and Native American CDFI Assistance Program (NACA Program) today. The awards from these programs will support Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) that provide affordable financing…
HUD: First Week Swift Actions to Support Homeowners and Tackle Nation’s Housing Crisis
In the first week of the Biden Administration, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) took swift action to address immediate housing needs during the COVID-19 pandemic while laying the groundwork to address the nation’s larger, systemic housing challenges and restore sound management to the department. “HUD and the new administration are quickly addressing…
HUD: $10 Million in Capacity Building Grants for Rural America Announced
Grants help national non-profits build capacity to create affordable housing and stimulate community development in rural areas The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded $10 million in capacity-building grants to five national non-profit organizations which will, in turn, fund rural housing development organizations, Community Development Corporations (CDCs), Community Housing Development Organizations…
EDA: $1.49 Million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance Invested to Expand Healthcare Delivery Capacity on Coquille Indian Tribe’s Kilkich Reservation
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.49 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to the Coquille Indian Tribe, North Bend, Oregon, to purchase equipment and supplies needed to expand patient capacity and respond to the coronavirus pandemic through the Ko-Kwel Wellness Center, currently…
CDFI Fund: Upcoming Webinar Scheduled on Preparing for the FY 2021 CDFI and NACA Program Application Round
It’s never too early to start getting ready for the next application round! The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) is tentatively planning to open the fiscal year (FY) 2021 Community Development Financial Institutions Program (CDFI Program) and Native American CDFI Assistance Program (NACA Program) application round in early 2021. To help your organization…
Federal Reserve: Speech by Governor Brainard on Modernizing and Strengthening CRA Regulations
At the National Congress of American Indians 77th Annual Convention & Marketplace (via webcast) Good afternoon and thank you to President Fawn Sharp and Kevin Allis of the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) for inviting me to join your discussion.1 As the oldest and largest American Indian and Alaska Native organization serving the broad interests…
EDA: $3 Million Invested to Help Enhance Critical Infrastructure and Disaster Response Services for the Thlopthlocco Tribal Town
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross announced that the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3 million grant to the Thlopthlocco Tribal Town, Okemah, Oklahoma, to support economic development and diversification efforts within the tribal area, as well as providing necessary infrastructure for disaster response. The EDA grant is expected to create…
HUD: More Than $9 Million Awarded to Make Housing Safer for Tribal Communities
Funding to make low-income tribal homes safer and healthier The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded more than $9 million in Healthy Homes Production grants to twelve tribes and tribal agencies to protect children and families from home health and safety hazards. “As a pediatric neurosurgeon I have seen firsthand the…
CDFI Fund: Treasury Guarantees $100 Million in CDFI Bond Funding
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) announced today the approval of a $100 million guarantee under the fiscal year 2020 round of the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Bond Guarantee Program. The guarantee will be issued to the Community Reinvestment Fund, USA on behalf of Clearinghouse Community Development…
CDFI Fund: U.S. Treasury Awards $204.1 Million to Support Economic Growth in Low-Income, Distressed and Native Communities
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) awarded 397 Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) $204.1 million in awards today. The awards, through the fiscal year (FY) 2020 round of the Community Development Financial Institutions Program (CDFI Program) and the Native American CDFI Assistance Program (NACA Program), will enable CDFIs…