CDFI Fund: Treasury, NCUA Partner To Increase Opportunities For Low-Income Credit Unions
Alexandria, VA – The National Credit Union Administration and the U.S. Treasury Department’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund today signed an agreement that will streamline the application process for low-income credit unions to become certified as Community Development Financial Institutions. Credit unions that obtain CDFI certification can access training and competitive award programs provided by the…
ABA: Call for Entries for ABA Community Commitment Awards
Deadline for entries is July 1, 2015 WASHINGTON — The American Bankers Association’s Community Engagement Foundation is requesting submissions for its annual Community Commitment Awards to recognize banks’ essential involvement in their communities. The awards will honor innovative, high impact contributions banks make to the customers and communities they serve. The entry period will extend…
Federal Reserve: Accepting Statements of Interest for the Community Advisory Council
The Federal Reserve Board on Monday announced that it is accepting Statements of Interest from individuals who wish to be considered for membership on the Community Advisory Council (CAC). The formation of the CAC was announced in January. The council will advise the Board on issues affecting consumers and communities and will complement two of the Board’s…
Federal Reserve: Formation of Community Advisory Council Announced
The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced the formation of a new advisory council that will be comprised of individuals with consumer- and community development-related expertise. The Community Advisory Council (CAC) will provide information, advice, and recommendations to the Board on a wide range of relevant policy matters and emerging issues of interest. The CAC…