Laura Bentley joined NCRC in 2024 as the Director of Grant Administration for the Community Impact team. Prior to NCRC, Laura served as Director of the Direct Community Investments department (DCI) with the Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC), a CDFI based in DC. In this role, she oversaw the launch of the department in 2020 […]
Online Event Archive Recorded: April 1, 2026 The Fellowship for Equitable Development (FED) is an 8-month paid program that connects top-tier Master’s and Ph.D. students with leading community development organizations to cultivate the “leaders of tomorrow.” Through this initiative, fellows receive a $20,000 stipend to work approximately 20 hours per week on high-impact projects addressing
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The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) launched the application for the second round of its Housing Counseling Services (HCS) grant program as part of its multi-year Field Empowerment Fund (FEF). Through partnerships with KeyBank and HSBC Bank USA NA, a total of $4 million was allocated to support direct-to-client housing counseling services for NCRC members.
Online Event Archive Recorded: March 19, 2026 Learn more about the application process to receive grant support for your direct service to clients, while building your agency’s knowledge on how to address heirs’ property challenges and ensure your homebuying clients retain their intergenerational wealth. The Field Empowerment Fund (FEF) empowers NCRC network members to level
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The Fellowship for Equitable Development (FED) is an 8-month paid program that connects top-tier Master’s and Ph.D. students with leading community development organizations to cultivate the “leaders of tomorrow.” Through this initiative, fellows receive a $20,000 stipend to work approximately 20 hours per week on high-impact projects addressing systemic challenges like climate change, wealth disparities,
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HUD-approved housing counseling agencies: Join us for an informational webinar to learn more about the application process to receive grant support for your direct service to clients, while building your agency’s knowledge on how to address heirs’ property challenges and ensure your homebuying clients retain their intergenerational wealth. The Field Empowerment Fund (FEF) empowers NCRC
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Online Event Archive Recorded: January 28, 2026 Learn more about the application process to host a graduate student for a member-designed, 9-month fellowship project that drives your organization’s mission forward. The fellowship pairs innovative, graduate-level talent with NCRC members to address pressing issues such as climate resilience, affordable housing, food and water security, community health
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As financial pressures mount for American families, one of their most trusted allies is quietly being pushed to the brink: housing counselors. Last year’s 43-day government shutdown, coupled with the threat of another in January, has delayed HUD’s annual Housing Counseling funding application. These delays don’t exist in a vacuum, exacerbating hardships for low- and moderate-income families already struggling to afford rent and
NCRC members: Join us for an informational webinar to learn more about the application process to host a graduate student for a member-designed, 9-month fellowship project that drives your organization’s mission forward. The fellowship pairs innovative, graduate-level talent with NCRC members to address pressing issues such as climate resilience, affordable housing, food and water security,
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The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) will extend the open enrollment period for its Housing Counseling Network (HCN) application to August 31, 2025.Â
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