Investment

CDFI Fund: Application Demand for CY 2021 Round of NMTC Program Released

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) announced today that it received 199 applications under the calendar year (CY) 2021 round of the New Markets Tax Credit Program (NMTC Program). The NMTC Program advances economic development in economically distressed communities by making tax credit allocations available to Community Development…

CDFI Fund: FY 2022 CDFI Bond Guarantee Program Application Period Opened

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) today opened the fiscal year (FY) 2022 application period for the CDFI Bond Guarantee Program. A total of up to $500 million in bond guarantee authority is available for Eligible Community Development Financial Institutions (Eligible CDFIs) in FY 2022. Through the CDFI…

EDA: Strong Response to the Good Jobs Challenge Announced, Demonstrating Applicants’ Commitment to Creating New Opportunities for America’s Workforce

509 Applications Received from Partnerships across all States, Territories and the District of Columbia Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that it has received 509 applications for its American Rescue Plan Good Jobs Challenge program. Applicants represent significant interest from a diverse range of stakeholders in communities across America: EDA…

EDA: $1.2 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds Invested to Expand Resources for Creative Arts Businesses and Entrepreneurs in Albuquerque, NM

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.2 million American Rescue Plan Economic Adjustment Assistance grant to the Keshet Dance Company, Albuquerque, New Mexico, to renovate the Keshet Ideas and Innovation Center. The project will create additional space and support for artisans and creative-based…

EDA: $1.1 Million in American Rescue Plan Funds Invested to Provide Technical Assistance to Small Buisnesses in South San Francisco, CA

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $1.1 million American Rescue Plan Economic Adjustment Assistance grant to the city of South San Francisco, California, to develop the North County Business Resource Center. The new facility will benefit low and moderate income. and previously underserved…

CDFI Fund: FY 2022 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) 2022 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…

EDA: $800,000 Invested in American Rescue Plan Funds to Plan Redevelopment of Former Coal Power Plant Site in Springfield, MO

Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo announced the Department’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding an $800,000 grant to the city of Springfield, Missouri, to conduct planning efforts for the redevelopment of the Lake Springfield area. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan and EDA’s $300 million Coal Communities Commitment. This grant…

SBA: $150,000 Announced to Fund Historic Women’s Business Center Expansion in Alaska

The New Funding Will Support the SBA’s First WBC in Alaska in a Decade. This WBC is the Latest in a Series of Historic Openings to Reach Underrepresented Communities Today, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America’s 32.5 million small businesses in President Biden’s Cabinet, announced the availability of $150,000 for a new…

HUD: Joint Effort Launched with Puerto Rico to Modernize Energy Grid

2022 Actions Include Taking Ongoing Projects to Construction Phase, Investments in Grid Reliability, a Roadmap for 100% Clean, Affordable and Reliable Power Across Puerto Rico The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today joined the Departments of Energy (DOE) and Homeland Security (DHS) and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to launch a new…

CDFI Fund: Application Demand for FY 2021 Round of BEA Program Released

Over $1.1 Billion in Increased Investments, Lending and Services in Highly Distressed Communities and to CDFIs The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) announced today the application data for the fiscal year (FY) 2021 round of its Bank Enterprise Award Program (BEA Program). A total of 161 applications were…