Community Catalyst

Building capacity and opportunity for members across our district.

At FHLBank Indianapolis, we work to meet members where they're at and pride ourselves on being responsive to our members' needs. That's why we're proud to announce the newly expanded Community Catalyst training series.

Our member institutions have told us that increased supply of affordable housing and opportunities for community development are a significant need in their communities, but institutions who lack a resident expert on programs may struggle to fully leverage the opportunities out there.

In response, our Community Investment staff present Community Catalyst, a now monthly virtual training series that allows member institutions to learn from our staff and their peers the key strategies for successful participation in FHLBank grant programs.

The Community Catalyst series will take place the third Wednesday of every month from 1-2 p.m. beginning in September 2025 and is exclusively reserved for staff at our member financial institutions. See the list of upcoming training opportunities here and click the link below to register for sessions.

2026 Community Catalyst training series

January 21: Your 2026 community investment strategy

This session is designed to help you make the most of your community investment opportunities in 2026. We’ll unveil the upcoming 2026 calendar, share insights on how to align your goals with our initiatives and provide practical tips to maximize your participation. By the end of this webinar, you’ll walk away with clear action steps to start preparing now — ensuring you’re ready to engage and create meaningful impact throughout the year.

February 18: Marketing your community investment

Your participation in FHLBank Indianapolis Community Investment programs is a powerful way to demonstrate your commitment to community growth — but are your customers aware of it? Join us for this session where we’ll explore effective strategies to market your involvement, including key do’s and don’ts to ensure your messaging is impactful and compliant. Plus, discover helpful tools and resources from FHLBank Indianapolis that make promoting your efforts easier.

March 18 — Homeownership strategies: Launch, Revive & HomeBoost

Supporting homeownership in your community starts with the right tools and strategies. In this session, we’ll explore how your organization can develop a strong homeownership assistance program and effectively participate in FHLBank Indianapolis’ Launch, Revive and HomeBoost initiatives. Learn how these programs address critical homeownership needs across our district and hear best practices from our team on successfully submitting applications and securing funding.

April 15: Affordable housing strategies — The Affordable Housing Program (AHP)

Join us for this informative session on the Affordable Housing Program (AHP) and learn how to become an effective partner in creating impactful housing solutions. We’ll cover what it means to serve as an AHP partner and how to support developers throughout the application process. Plus, FHLBank staff share best practices to help you navigate submissions and secure funding.