Why is the Fed engaged in community development?
Stable
communities
promote a more robust
economy
Through applied research, public programs, outreach and technical assistance, Federal Reserve community development teams help promote economic growth and financial stability in low- and moderate-income communities across the country.
Welcome to Fed Communities
Your gateway to insights for the community development field from the Federal Reserve.
Does your work support people, places, the policy and practice of community development, or small-business development? Fed Communities is a first stop for research, insights, data, and events for community development professionals from the United States central bank, including all 12 Federal Reserve Banks and the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.
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Here’s how people across the nation are working to address the economic challenges facing their local low- and moderate-income communities, with a focus on workable solutions.
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Tap into discussions around independent and nonpartisan research that aims to help workers, small business owners, and underserved communities across the nation
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What will best serve the needs of employers, workers, and communities? From survey findings to dashboards, the Fed’s data can inform collaborative efforts between policymakers, employers, and educators.
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[Watch] Bank On and Reaching the Unbanked in Our Communities
This Connecting Communities webinar explored strategies to expand access to safe, affordable banking through the Bank On program. Panelists discussed lessons learned, partnership strategies, and insights from the Bank On National Data (BOND) Hub to help advance financial access in communities. Watch or listen on demand.
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Economic Well-Being of US Households in 2025
The annual SHED survey offers insight into the financial well-being of US adults and their families and provides important information about how people are faring in the economy. The latest report finds overall financial conditions similar to the past two years, with concerns over prices and labor market conditions remained solid despite some softening.
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Opportunity Zones 2.0 will offer place-based investment in low-income communities
Changes in 2025 to the Opportunity Zones (OZ) tax-incentive initiative present an opportunity for local leaders, community-based organizations, investors, and state and local agencies to shape a new decade of place-based investments in low-income communities. Communities are preparing now for what many call “OZ 2.0.”
Thank you to our contributors
We thank the 12 Federal Reserve Banks and Federal Reserve Board of Governors for their contributions to Fed Communities.
