CRA Newswire

HUD: More Than $652 Million Awarded for Affordable Housing Activities in Native American Communities

Funds support development and operation of low-income housing Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced more than $652 million in Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) formula funding for eligible Native American Tribes and Tribally Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) to carry out affordable housing activities in tribal communities. View a complete list of nearly 600…

FDIC: CRA Examination Schedules for Second and Third Quarters 2021 Issued

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) today issued the lists of institutions scheduled for a Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) examination during the second quarter 2021 and third quarter 2021. CRA regulations require each federal bank and thrift regulator to publish its quarterly CRA examination schedule at least 30 days before the beginning of each quarter….

FEMA: Oklahomans Affected by Winter Weather Can Apply for Federal Disaster Assistance

Oklahoma homeowners and renters in the 16 counties designated for individual assistance who sustained damage may now apply for disaster assistance with FEMA. If you have insurance and are applying for disaster assistance, you must also file a claim with your insurance company as soon as possible. By law, FEMA cannot duplicate benefits for losses…

Census Bureau: Small Business Pulse Survey Phase 4 Weekly Data Released

The U.S. Census Bureau today released new data from the fourth phase of the Small Business Pulse Survey (SBPS). Data collection began Feb. 15. Results will be released weekly Feb. 25 to April 22. The SBPS includes questions on topics such as location closings, changes in employment, disruptions in the supply chain, the use of federal assistance initiatives such…

HUD: $5.5 Billion in Grants Awarded to Local Communities for Affordable Housing and to Serve Individuals and Families

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced $5.5 billion in funding to local programs throughout the country that provide affordable housing, community development and economic opportunity, and support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. View a complete list of all the communities who received funding. “These core programs provide our local partners…

HUD: $1.5 Million Awarded to Help Families Improve Their Economic Well-Being

Funding to support education and employment among HUD-assisted families The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today awarded approximately $1.5 million to 13 public housing authorities (PHAs) to help residents of public housing and voucher-assisted housing increase their earned income and savings. See a list of grant funding by state below. “Today’s funding…

FHFA: COVID-19 Forebearance Period and Foreclosure and REO Eviction Moratoriums Extended until June 30, 2021

Aligns COVID-19 mortgage relief policies across the federal government Today, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced extensions of several measures to align COVID-19 mortgage relief policies across the federal government.  FHFA announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) are extending the moratoriums on single-family foreclosures and real estate owned (REO) evictions until…

EDA: $6 Million Invested to Establish Wood Innovation Center in Darrington, WA

Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $6 million grant to the town of Darrington, Washington, to acquire land and provide infrastructure needed to establish the Darrington Wood Innovation Center. This EDA grant, to be matched with $1.7 million in state investment, is expected to create 156 jobs and…

EDA: $4.1 Million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance Invested to Boost Broadband Capacity and Advanced Manufacturing Growth Efforts in Louisiana

Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $4.1 million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance grants to help the state of Louisiana prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus. “The Economic Development Administration is committed to helping communities across the nation implement strategies to mitigate economic hardships brought on by the…

EDA: $2.6 Million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance Invested to Support Telehealth and Workforce Training Needs in Southeast Kansas

Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.6 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center (NMRMC), Chanute, Kansas, to establish the Southeast Kansas Impact Center for Wellness, Education, and Business. This EDA grant, to be matched with $650,000 in local investment, is expected to…