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.
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, Community Investment staff present Community Catalyst, a 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 training series is on a brief hiatus as staff are working to administer 2026 programs. Stay tuned for updates on the 2026 – 2027 series.
2025-2026 Community Catalyst training series
All sessions were recorded and are available to member financial institution staff via the Community Catalyst training library.
September 17: Multiplying your community investment
FHLBank Community Investment staff and select guests present an in-depth look at best practices for investing in your communities, including how to leverage funding to maximize your impact and tips on managing relationships with non-profit entities.
October 15: Using Your FHLBank Indianapolis community dividend for customers
In the second session of the series, FHLBank staff and select panelists discuss how your business can engage with and support local community needs. Learn best practices on publicizing the resources you have available to your community through FHLBank Indianapolis Community Investment programs.
November 19: When you don’t receive funding
This session reviews tips on managing relationships and mitigating reputational risk when entities do not receive funding. Community Investment staff also present next steps for success — five key components all awarded projects have in common, plus how to better position yourself and your customer for future funding.
December 17: District needs and impacting change
FHLBank staff discuss the district-wide needs analysis our Community Investment department conducts each year. This session presents a peak behind the curtains at the considerations at play in developing our programs and provides opportunity to share feedback on your community needs and potential program updates.
January 21: Your 2026 community investment strategy
Make the most of your community investment opportunities in 2026. This session presents the 2026 program round calendar and provides insights on how to align your goals with our initiatives with practical tips to maximize your participation.
February 18: Marketing your community investment
FHLBank Indianapolis Community Investment programs can be a powerful way to demonstrate your commitment to community growth — but are your customers aware? This session explores effective strategies to market your involvement, including key do’s and don’ts to ensure impactful and compliant messaging.
March 18: Homeownership strategies — Launch, Revive & HomeBoost
Supporting homeownership in your communities starts with the right tools and strategies. This session explores how to develop a strong homeownership assistance program and effectively participate in Launch, Revive and HomeBoost. Learn how these programs address critical homeownership needs and hear best practices from our team on successfully submitting applications and securing funding.
April 15: Affordable housing strategies — The Affordable Housing Program (AHP)
This session covering the Affordable Housing Program (AHP) examines how to become an effective partner for impactful housing solutions. Staff review what it means to serve as an AHP partner, how to support developers throughout the application process and share best practices to help navigate submissions and secure funding.