FEMA: $195 Million in Additional Federal Grants to Puerto Rico Announced
FEMA has awarded more than $195 million to Puerto Rico to cover costs related to Hurricane María. These awards bring the amount of funds obligated under FEMA’s Public Assistance program to $4.7 billion. The latest grants approved are as follows: More than $158 million to the Puerto Rico Department of Education for emergency protective measures….
EDA: $666,000 Invested to Support Manufacturing Growth in New Hampshire
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $666,000 grant to the Winchester Economic Development Corporation of Winchester, New Hampshire, to help make roadway, sewer and water infrastructure improvements needed to establish a manufacturing-focused industrial park. According to grantee estimates, the project is expected to create 243 jobs and generate…
FHFA: 2019 Scorecard Released for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and Common Securitization Solutions
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today released the 2019 Scorecard outlining specific conservatorship priorities for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac (the Enterprises), and their joint venture, Common Securitization Solutions, LLC (CSS). The 2019 Scorecard furthers the goals outlined in FHFA’s Strategic Plan for the Conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, published in May 2014. …
CDFI Fund: Nearly $25 Million in Bank Enterprise Awards Announced for Increased Investments in Highly Distressed Communities
Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) announced nearly $25 million in awards to 119 banks for increasing investments benefiting economically distressed communities across the nation. The awards were made through the fiscal year (FY) 2018 round of the Bank Enterprise Award Program (BEA Program). The BEA Program…
SBA: Upcoming Workshops on Applying for Women’s Business Center Grants
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will conduct workshops to train organizations in Idaho on best practices regarding the Women’s Business Center (WBC) grant application process. The dates and locations of the workshops will be held in mid-January with more information announced at a later date. “We know that when women get help in the…
CDFI Fund: Summary Report and Public Data for NMTC Program for FY 2003-2016 Released
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) today released a Summary Report and data collected on New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) investments across the nation through fiscal year (FY) 2016. The CDFI Fund requires all Community Development Entities (CDEs) that have been awarded NMTC allocations to submit an annual…
CDFI Fund: Annual Certification Reporting Deadlines Revised
Annual Certification and Data Collection Reports now Due 90 Days after Organizational Fiscal Year-end The U.S. Treasury Department’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) is revising the due dates for certified community development financial institutions (CDFIs) to submit their required Annual Certification and Data Collection Reports (ACRs). Certified CDFIs are required to submit ACRs…
HUD & VA: Additional Support Announced to Help Homeless Veterans Find Permanent Homes
Second Round of HUD-VASH vouchers to provide housing for veterans and their families In a continuing effort to help end veteran homelessness, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announce a second round of funding to help provide permanent homes to veterans and their…