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EPA Terminates Already-Awarded Climate Funding

The agency says $20 billion in green funding for low-income communities was mismanaged and issued with political bias, but so far the EPA hasn’t produced the evidence needed to legally block the grants. Three nonprofits have filed suit.

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What’s Happening with the Billions in Climate Funding for Low-Income Communities?

Shelterforce breaks down the latest information on the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. How can the affordable housing industry take advantage of the funding opportunities, and why are some folks worried about the fund’s rollout?

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Defining Community Development in Order to Fund It

What is a community development corporation? A few state and local governments have created formal definitions or guidelines to help target special tax credit funding to the field.

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Are Race-Based Lawsuits Affecting Community Lenders?

Shelterforce spoke with community-lending leaders and experts about the current mood across the sector. What, if anything, are organizations planning to do to avoid becoming the next target?

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Preparing Underinvested Communities for New Funding

Underinvested communities are at a disadvantage when it comes to attracting and deploying funding. The Center for Community Investment is helping to change that.

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How Successful is Your County in Accessing Community Development Funding?

some communities in the United States seem much better than others at attracting grants and financing for community development—even after adjusting for their relative needs. Here are some of the surprising trends: