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Housing · United States

Britt, Committee Advances Bill Regarding Housing Affordability

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., and her Senate Banking Committee colleagues unanimously advanced a bipartisan bill to boost the nation’s housing supply, reduce barriers to homeownership, and update federal housing regulations.See the Story

Washington DC · Washington

House-Proposed FY26 CDFI Fund Appropriation Higher than President’s Budget Request, Decrease from Current Funding Level

While the House bill continues to fund CDFI Fund programs on par with the committee’s FY25 proposed appropriation, it remains below OFN’s FY26 goal of level funding at $324 million. Read time: 1 minute On July 20, the House Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Subcommittee released its Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bill, proposing a 7.9% cut from spending levels enacted in FY25. While the allocated $276.6 million for the CDFI Fund …Read Article

CDFI Tax Priorities Signed into Law with Landmark Reconciliation Bill

The GOP megabill enacts the New Markets Tax Credit, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, and Opportunity Zones as a permanent part of the tax code, marking major wins for community development. Read time: 3 minutes After several all-nighters in both the Senate and House, Republicans passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” by their self-imposed July 4 deadline. The bill included key community development tax incentives—permanently extending the New Markets…Republican Party · District of Columbia Read Article

Nonprofit financial institution lends to ‘underserved, overlooked’ Kansas businesses, communities

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

TOPEKA — Community development financial institutions support “underserved” small businesses and entrepreneurs who may have challenges accessing capital through traditional means, a CDFI leader says. Ruben Alonso, CEO of AltCap, a nonprofit CDFI based in Kansas City, Missouri, talked about…Topeka · Topeka See the Story

OFN Board Advocates for CDFI Priorities on Capitol Hill

OFN’s Board of Directors met with 18 offices on Capitol Hill to discuss CDFI Fund appropriations and tax policy. Read time: 3 minutes Each May, the OFN Board of Directors gathers in Washington, D.C., to spend a full day dedicated to CDFI advocacy on Capitol Hill. This year, the board met with members of Congress representing 13 states and committee staff overseeing appropriations and reconciliation to push for CDFI spending and tax priorities. …District of Columbia · District of Columbia Read Article

Opportunity Next: Transforming the Future of the CDFI Industry

Read time: 8 minutes This month marks my two-year anniversary since joining you as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Opportunity Finance Network (OFN). In that time, we have experienced historic tailwinds and relentless headwinds—from economic opportunities and disruptions to political support and volatility, to accelerated climate solutions and now systemic disregard of the threats of climate change. Yet, amid these challenges, the m…Washington DC · Washington Read Article

Southeastern Kentucky CDFI Helps Community Members Take Control of Their Finances

OFN member Redbud Financial Alternatives ensures money circulates in the local economy, helping families thrive and giving Appalachian Kentucky a fighting chance to grow stronger.Read time: 5 minutesManaging Director, James CaudillThis month, we’re spotlighting Redbud Financial Alternatives, a nonprofit CDFI serving Southeastern Kentucky. We caught up with Managing Director James Caudill to hear how Redbud turns financial barriers into bold oppo…Finance · Hazard Read Article

Bowser Announces $570k in Grants to Support Small Businesses in D.C.

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D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announces $570,000 investment in local retailers as part of her economic growth agenda.Coronavirus See the Story

Lawmakers press Bessent on CDFI cuts

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“If CDFIs follow their statutory obligations and do not digress into more ideological boundaries ... they can be important institutions,” the Treasury secretary told legislators Wednesday.United States · United States See the Story

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