August 3, 2026

Nashville Summit Series – Brief 5: Barriers & Solutions for Workforce Development

By / / Research / 30 minutes of reading

This brief maintains the previous two briefs’ narrower focus but instead distills the conversations from the participants in the workforce development ecosystem. It documents the barriers raised by practitioners and funders during the workforce development dialogues and the solutions participants raised that would work with limited federal government support.

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Video: Your Membership, Your Benefits – A Closer Look at NCRC Membership – July 2026

By / / NCRC Videos / 32 minutes of reading

Learn how NCRC membership helps organizations strengthen their impact through research, policy advocacy, professional development, technical assistance and connections across a national network of more than 700 community-focused organizations.

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The Proposed 2026 CRA Rollbacks: Key Takeaways and Why it Matters

By / / Policy, Views / 10 minutes of reading

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s (FDIC) proposed Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) rule would weaken bank obligations to invest, lend and provide services in low- and moderate-income (LMI) communities, while reducing transparency and accountability.

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Minnesota Consortium of Community Developers Secure Millions for Affordable Housing and Small Business Development

By / / Field Notes, Views / 3 minutes of reading

Like most states, Minnesota is facing an affordable housing shortage with over 100,000 residences needed for low-income residents. The Minnesota Consortium of Community Developers (MCCD), a network of community development organizations, is working to fill this gap. MCCD advocates statewide for equitable housing and economic policies that generate wealth for people of color (BIPOC) and

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