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On October 22, First Nations Oweesta Corporation held “NEDTalks” (Native Economic Development Talks) as part of their day-long Native CDFI Convening at the OFN Conference…

For the first time in nearly 25 years, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance…

by Jenn Lukens As healthcare is central to a community’s growth, Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) present a unique opportunity for rural health…

On December 4, the Rural Health Monitor—a publication of the Rural Health Information Hub that focuses on healthcare and population health in rural communities—published an article entitled…

On December 2, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) held one of four public listening sessions designed to gather input from the…

On November 14, the Wells Fargo Foundation announced a historic $10 million grant to OFN member NALCAB (National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders) to support…

In November 2019, OFN released the 21st edition of its Side by Side publication, an annual reference guide for CDFI industry practitioners, investors, and others…

On November 19, the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) awarded $188.7 million in grants and loans to 284 community development financial…

On November 12, the Aspen Institute Community Strategies Group (CSG) released a new report entitled Rural Development Hubs: Strengthening America’s Rural Innovation Infrastructure. Hubs…