HUD has awarded its latest round of Section 4 funds, including $17 million for LISC, the largest of this year's grants. LISC will use its funds to help build the capacity of local community development groups to address financial stability, leadership and governance, technical and digital infrastructure, and partnership networks.

LISC has promoted one of the nation’s strongest voices in community development as its new president. Denise Scott has four decades of experience working to bridge gaps in health, wealth and opportunity throughout the country, particularly for underserved communities of color. Now, she joins Lisa Glover, who will continue to lead the organization as interim …

LISC announced today that its CEO will leave the organization in March to take the helm of a new corporate venture focused on career pathways for Black Americans. Jones will remain on the board of directors as LISC moves forward with an ambitious agenda ​​​​​​​to address disparities based on race, class, gender and geography.