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Community First Bank of Indiana (CFB), in partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBank Indianapolis), secured $949,000 in homeownership grant funding during the 2025 grant cycle, helping make homeownership and home maintenance more accessible for individuals and families across the communities CFB serves.
Through a combination of down payment assistance and home repair grant programs, these funds supported first‑time homebuyers and existing homeowners facing financial barriers to maintaining safe, stable housing. Housing affordability and upkeep remain significant challenges for many families, and these grant programs play a critical role in helping individuals achieve and sustain homeownership.
Looking ahead, Community First Bank and FHLBank Indianapolis will once again partner to offer several grant opportunities in 2026:
Launch – Down Payment Assistance provides down payment, housing counseling and closing costs assistance to qualified first-time homebuyers. The 2026 round opens April 14.
Revive – Home Repair Grant helps homeowners afford certain costly repairs and accessibility upgrades, allowing them to retain home value and age in place. The 2026 round opens May 28.
HomeBoost – Down Payment Assistance provides down payment assistance to first-generation, first-time homebuyers in Indiana and Michigan. The 2026 round opens July 8.
Additional eligibility requirements and restrictions may apply. For more information about these upcoming grant programs, connect with a local CFB team member at (765) 236‑0600 or visit CFBindiana.mymortgage-online.com/AffordableHomeownership.