About Community Development

The Dallas Fed’s Community Development team promotes the economic resilience and mobility of low- and moderate-income (LMI) individuals, families and communities.

Activities include:

• Identifying emerging issues for LMI communities
• Sharing ideas and information through publications, events and other resources
• Fostering collaboration and building partnerships with stakeholders, including representatives from community groups, nonprofits, financial institutions, philanthropic organizations, government agencies and academic institutions

Areas of focus include:

Economic development and human capital

• Small business and entrepreneurship
• Economic development
• Workforce development
• Digital inclusion
• Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)

Financial access and capability

• Asset building
• Financial stability
• Consumer finance
• Financial education

Housing and neighborhood stabilization

• Affordable housing
• Healthy communities
• Neighborhood revitalization