HopeSouth Renews Its CDFI Status as Bank Branches Vanish in Abbeville County and Greenwood Gets a New Option
“When someone comes to us, they aren’t thinking about a federal designation,” says Faye Crocker, CEO of HopeSouth Federal Credit
CU Strategic Planning Clients Secure More Than $24.3 Million in CDFI Fund Awards
Credit unions will use funds to help with affordable housing, workforce development, household financial stability and more Credit unions working
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Treasury Wants Your Feedback on CDFI Reporting Requirements (And Yes, This Actually Matters)
The federal government is actually asking for your opinion before making changes. The U.S. Treasury Department’s CDFI Fund is opening
Credit Union Leaders Take Their Case to the White House: Why CDFI Funding Timing Actually Matters
Here’s something you don’t hear every day: a meeting with the White House Office of Management and Budget that actually
Treasury Drops Billions in Community Development Funding—Here’s Who’s Getting It and Why It Matters
The Treasury Department just opened up the federal wallet for community development programs across the country. We’re talking about a
Chris Miller Appointed as New CDFI Fund Director: What It Means for Community Development
The U.S. Department of the Treasury just tapped Chris Miller to lead the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund, and
Small Dollar Loans Just Got a $9 Million Boost: Here’s What CDFIs Need to Know
The CDFI Fund just opened its FY 2026 Small Dollar Loan Program, and there’s $9 million up for grabs. If
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Credit union CDFI recertifications are beginning to be finalized
CU Strategic Planning helping over a quarter of CDFI credit unions recertify Credit unions can finally begin celebrating their Community
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Your June 2026 CDFI Compliance Deadline Is Coming — Here’s What You Need to Know
If you’re the Authorized Representative for a Certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) or you’ve received a CDFI Fund Award
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Northeast Community FCU Enhances its Digital Infrastructure, Drives Community Impact
Prelim, a Silicon Valley-based fintech leader renowned for its award-winning omni-channel onboarding solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Northeast
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