Some 30 million American small businesses are high on the coronavirus’ list of victims. ... Read more
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue unveiled a one-stop-shop of federal programs that can be used by rural communities, organizations and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lessons from history show that those who are most disadvantaged before a disaster are likely to be most vulnerable during a disaster as well as on the road to recovery. As the novel coronavirus continues to spread, we are... Read more
To ensure continuity of operations of essential functions, CDC advises that critical infrastructure workers may be permitted to continue work following potential exposure to COVID-19, provided they remain asymptomatic and additional precautions... Read more
Development finance has always been at the forefront of recovering from natural disasters and economic challenges. The emergence of the COVID-19 crisis requires a unique and targeted response by the federal government, state and local development... Read more
The programs and initiatives in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that was just passed by Congress are intended to assist business owners with whatever needs they have right now. When implemented, there will be many... Read more
On Tuesday, April 7, 2020, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (FRB), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), and the... Read more
The coronavirus pandemic has caused enormous disruption in a very short period of time. In response, Community Development Bankers Association (CDBA) has assigned a section of their website to host vital, current information to help us manage our... Read more
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) awarded 38 organizations $130.9 million for the development of affordable housing and community facilities in low-income communities.