FEMA: Six Additional Georgia Counties Eligible for Assistance in Response to Hurricane Idalia
Homeowners and renters in Berrien and Brooks counties are now eligible for FEMA assistance to help them recover from Hurricane Idalia. These counties join Cook, Glynn, and Lowndes counties, which were previously approved for Individual Assistance. Assistance for eligible survivors can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, and for other serious disaster-related needs,…
HUD: $160.1 Million in Grants Awarded to Create and Preserve Affordable Housing for Low-Income Seniors
Funding supports the creation and rehabilitation of affordable multifamily rental housing and project-based rental assistance to help provide independent living options for low-income seniors The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Multifamily Housing Programs announced today that it has awarded $160.1 million in grants to non-profit organizations across the country to…
ABA: Next Generation of Bank Leaders Recognized with 2023 Emerging Leader Awards
The American Bankers Association today announced the 2023 recipients of its annual ABA Emerging Leader Awards. These awards recognize the next generation of bank leaders who are committed to the highest standards of achievement and service to both their industry and their local communities. “The 2023 ABA Emerging Leader Award recipients are a talented and diverse…
ABA: Banks Accepting Entries for the ABA Foundation’s Annual Lights, Camera, Save! Teen Video Contest
Banks across the nation are now accepting entries for the American Bankers Association Foundation’s 13th annual Lights, Camera, Save! video contest. Lights, Camera, Save! is a national contest that encourages teens to use video to communicate the value of sound money management. This free competition is one of ABA Foundation’s most popular financial education initiatives. Teen contestants…
HUD: $13.5 Million Funding Opportunity Announced to Expand Access to Affordable Homeownership
Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the availability of $13.5 million through the Self-Help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP) for eligible national and regional non-profit organizations and consortia with experience providing or facilitating self-help housing opportunities. Read HUD’s Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) at Search Grants. This funding opportunity aims to develop…
HUD: Over $30 Million Announced to Combat Housing Discrimination Nationwide
Grants will support fair housing education, outreach, testing, and enforcement activities The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that it is making $30,370,597 available to fair housing organizations across the nation working to fight housing discrimination. The funds will support a variety of activities, including fair housing education and outreach, testing and…
Federal Reserve: New FRB Instagram and Threads Accounts Launched to Increase the Accessibility and Availability of Board News and Educational Content
The Federal Reserve Board on Monday launched its Instagram and Threadsaccounts with the aim of increasing the accessibility and availability of Board news and educational content. The first post on Instagram will include a brief welcome video from Chair Jerome H. Powell. Instagram posts generally will include photos, videos, frequently asked questions and answers, economic education content and…
ABA: 4th Annual #BanksNeverAskThat Consumer Awareness Campaign Launched
New campaign offers Spanish-language website and resources The American Bankers Association and banks across the country today launched the 4th annual #BanksNeverAskThat consumer protection campaign. With more than 2,000 participating banks, ABA’s #BanksNeverAskThat anti-phishing campaign has helped educate millions of bank customers and consumers across the country on how to spot common scams from bad…
SBA: 17 New Members Announced for Regulatory Fairness Board
Board Members Will Advise SBA on Federal Regulations Affecting Small Businesses On Sept. 28, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden’s Cabinet for America’s 33 million small businesses, addressed the SBA’s Regional Regulatory Fairness Boards at their annual meeting and welcomed 17 newly appointed board members. The board…
HUD: $10.5 Million Awarded to Hispanic Serving Institutions for Housing Research Centers
Grant funding supports HUD’s commitment to diverse and equitable housing solutions, empowering underserved communities through research. Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced $10.5 million in grant awards to four Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) to establish research Centers of Excellence (COEs) to conduct housing and community development research. HUD made the announcement at…