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Latest news
The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA): What’s next?
In July, the FRS, the OCC, and the FDIC issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to rescind the 2023 CRA final rule.
Research and resources for Tenth District tribal nations
The Kansas City Fed has a history of engagement with tribal governments and Native American communities.
Driving change through digital access: Opportunities to learn more
Roundtable and the upcoming Digital Access Research Forum build knowledge about digital access.
Investing in America’s Workforce: Improving outcomes for workers and employers
New portal highlights workforce development resources from across the Federal Reserve System.
From Main Street to data sheet: How community partners boost small business survey
Community partners help the Fed reach small businesses for its widely cited Small Business Credit Survey.
Exploring the roles of community development bankers in economic transformation
Community development bankers engage community stakeholders, support the bank’s business objectives and promote economic mobility.
Bankers are key to community and economic development, ensuring access throughout their region
Bank CRA officers have limited time to spend identifying prospective CRA-eligible opportunities. Here's how to do it efficiently.
Insights into low- and moderate-income conditions: The Fed’s targeted surveys
Two Kansas City Fed surveys focus directly on low- and moderate-income communities and the organizations that serve them.
Just released: Findings from the 2024 Small Business Credit Survey
Survey data showed a decrease in the small business loan application rate at large banks.
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Change a life: Why to donate your used computers