• Bulletin 2110: FHLBank Indianapolis Announces the Opening of the 2022 Community Mentors Program

    9.16.21
    The Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBank Indianapolis) is pleased to announce the opening of the 2022 application round of the Community Mentors Program. The Community Mentors Program is a community engagement and economic development leadership program, which includes a full-day workshop and accompanying implementation grant.
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  • FHLBank Indianapolis Awards More Than $500,000 in Elevate Small Business Grants

    8.16.21
    FHLBank Indianapolis recently announced that 27 Indiana and Michigan businesses were awarded the bank's Elevate Small Business Grant for a total of $519,550 in 2021. Now in its fourth year, Elevate was developed to strengthen our communities and encourage Indiana and Michigan small businesses to grow their relationship with an FHLBank Indianapolis member financial institution.
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  • Elevate Grant Recipient Ash & Elm Cider Co. Shortens Production Process and Expands to Farmer's Markets

    8.06.21
    Ash & Elm Cider Co. is a family-owned cidery and café in Indianapolis, Indiana that works with farmers to source local ingredients from family-owned orchards for their ciders. In 2020, the business received an Elevate small business grant with the help of FHLBank Indianapolis member Merchants Bank of Indiana. The grant funding was used to purchase new equipment for faster production, less labor, and to provide outdoor service.
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  • Ihana Jewelry and Artisan Uses Their Elevate Grant to Accommodate Community Workshops

    8.06.21
    Ihana Jewelry and Artisan Gifts, a brick and mortar store for designer and owner Rachel Lamson, serves as both a shop and an artists’ studio in Baraga, Michigan. The store features handcrafted jewelry made in-store by Rachel and other local artists’ work. In 2020, Ihana Jewelry and Artisan Gifts received an Elevate small Business grant through FHLBank Indianapolis member Lake Superior Community Development Corp.
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  • Elevate Small Business Grant Helps Family Supportive Services of Northern Michigan Meet Community Needs Following COVID-19

    7.12.21
    n Northern Michigan, a need for accessible and personalized mental health services is at an all-time high. Thanks to an Elevate small business grant, received through FHLBank Indianapolis member Lake Osceola State Bank, Family Supportive Services of Northern Michigan (FSSNM) in Cadillac, Michigan has been able to meet this challenge in their community. They’ve used their grant funding to make improvements to their building and technology and utilized working capital to navigate the uncertainties presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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  • 2021 Community Spirit Award Open for Nominations

    7.07.21
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  • Reminder: FHLBank Indianapolis Seeks Nominations for Affordable Housing Advisory Council

    6.28.21
    As a reminder, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBank Indianapolis) is now accepting nominations for vacancies on the bank’s Affordable Housing Advisory Council (AHAC). There is currently one vacancy for an AHAC member from Michigan. To make a nomination, complete and return the nomination form.
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  • Detroit Cycling Studio uses Elevate Small Business Grant to Expand Offerings

    6.21.21
    Last year, FHLBank Indianapolis awarded an Elevate small business grant to Detroit Cycling Studio in Detroit, Michigan through member financial institution First Independence Bank. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Detroit Cycling Studio was able to pivot to a virtual online platform with the help of the Elevate Grant. The small business purchased 50 custom branded indoor cycling bikes for their clients to rent and use in their own homes and saw an increase in memberships.
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  • Bulletin 2107: FHLBank Indianapolis Homeownership Initiatives Funds Exhausted

    6.07.21
    Funding for the 2021 Homeownership Initiatives Programs (HOP, NIP, and AMP) has been exhausted as of June 7, 2021.
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  • Marquette County Community Mentors Workshop

    6.01.21
    In April, FHLBank Indianapolis facilitated the first 2021 Community Mentors workshop with the Central Upper Peninsula Planning and Development (CUPPAD) Regional Commission, Lake Superior Community Partnership, and Range Bank. ​ The workshop helped organizations in Marquette County, Michigan kickstart the process of developing an economic resiliency strategy to utilize a $400,000 grant from the US Economic Development Administration that will impact six Upper Peninsula counties. Last year, the Central Upper Peninsula Planning and Development (CUPPAD) Regional Commission received the grant and selected Marquette County as the pilot county for the grant’s implementation.
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  • Breaking Ground for The Roof at New Hope

    5.14.21
    On April 12, 2021, New Hope for Families broke ground on their newest facility in Bloomington, IN to increase shelter capacity from seven to 12 families and expand childcare from 16 to 48 children. Last year, FHLBank Indianapolis awarded New Hope a $500,000 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant with the help of member Jackson County Bank to assist in funding the new construction.
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  • Bulletin 2106: Homeownership Initiatives Funding Release: HOP/NIP/AMP

    5.03.21
    The Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBank Indianapolis) is pleased to announce funding availability for the Homeownership Initiatives programs, including the Homeownership Opportunities Program (HOP), the Neighborhood Impact Program (NIP), and the Accessibility Modifications Program (AMP). Today, Monday, May 3, 2021, FHLBank Indianapolis will begin accepting disbursement requests through our online portal, FHLBI.GIVES.
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  • Partnership that Pays: The Community Dividend

    4.28.21
    The Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBank Indianapolis) has published the 2020 Affordable Housing Advisory Council (AHAC) Annual Report, which provides an overview of the 2020 Affordable Housing Program, Homeownership Initiatives, and Community and Economic Development programs.
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  • FHLBank Indianapolis Affordable Housing Program (AHP) 2021 Funding Round Open

    4.07.21
    The Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBank Indianapolis) announces the opening of the 2021 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) competition with approximately $7 million available. The Excel© pre-application file is now available at: Affordable Housing Program Applications Care should be taken to download the correct file for the type of proposed housing initiative: Rental or Home Owner. For details about the 2021 Affordable Housing Program, download and review the FHLBank Indianapolis 2021 Implementation Plan
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  • FHLBank Indianapolis Seeks Nominations for Affordable Housing Advisory Council

    3.18.21
    Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBank Indianapolis) is now accepting nominations for vacancies on the bank’s Affordable Housing Advisory Council (AHAC). To make a nomination, complete and return the nomination form. To be considered for seats on the Council that are expiring at the end of 2021, nominations must be received by July 30, 2021.
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  • FHLBank Indianapolis Opens 2021 Elevate Small Business Grant Program Funding Round

    3.18.21
    The Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBank Indianapolis) announced the opening of the 2021 Elevate Small Business Grant Program with $500,000 available. You can find program information, training tools, marketing materials, along with the application at www.fhlbi.com/elevate.
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  • 2021 Affordable Housing Implementation Plan

    1.25.21
    During the January FHLBank Indianapolis Board of Directors meeting, the directors approved the 2021 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) Implementation Plan, which is now posted on our website.
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  • Community Investment Spotlight: 2020 Community Mentors Workshops

    12.18.20
    In October, FHLBank Indianapolis partnered with two organizations to host virtual workshops focusing on two communities in Indiana and Michigan. These workshops helped stakeholders within the communities continue their work in attracting and developing housing and economic development opportunities.
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  • Bulletin 2014: 2020 Affordable Housing Program Implementation Plan Amendments

    12.04.20
    During the November 20 board meeting, the FHLBank Indianapolis Board of Directors approved amendments to the 2020 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) Implementation Plan, which is now posted on our website. Changes were made to the following sections: Minimum Eligibility Requirements, Competitive Affordable Housing Program (AHP) Scoring, Homeownership Opportunities Program, Definitions, Retention Agreements, AHP Agreements, and the Homeownership Opportunities Program. Changes made are described below.
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  • Bulletin 2013: 2021 Targeted Community Lending Plan Approved

    12.04.20
    On November 20, 2020, the Board of Directors for the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBank Indianapolis) approved the 2021 Targeted Community Lending Plan. The plan includes information regarding market research about the district, descriptions of how FHLBank Indianapolis will meet the identified credit needs and market opportunities, stakeholder engagement requirements, identified affordable housing needs within the district, and quantitative community lending performance goals for 2021.
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