Media Advisory: FHLB Dallas, Austin Bank and Woodforest National Bank to Present $54,000 in PGP Funds to Support East Texas Entrepreneurs

***10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 10, 315 N Broadway Ave STE 100, Tyler, TX 75702***

TYLER, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas), Austin Bank and Woodforest National Bank® will award $54,000 in Partnership Grant Program (PGP) funds to support local entrepreneurs during a ceremonial check presentation at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 10, 2025.

The funds will support Greater Texas Community Capital Finance, doing business as Lending Avenue®, which provides affordable capital and technical assistance to underserved entrepreneurs across East Texas.

The PGP offers a 5:1 match of member contributions—up to $25,000 per member—to support community-based organizations involved in affordable housing or economic development activities that complement other FHLB Dallas community investment programs. The program is funded on an annual basis, and funds are distributed through participating FHLB Dallas members.

The media is encouraged to attend.

Learn more about the PGP.

WHAT:	Big-Check celebration
WHEN:	10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 10, 2025
WHO:	Jeff Austin, Austin Bank and FHLB Dallas Board of Directors
	Jesus Cisneros, Woodforest National Bank
	Amanda Mendoza, Woodforest National Bank
	Ana Morales, Woodforest National Bank
	Erica Crawford, Woodforest National Bank
	Todd Buchanan, Lending Avenue
	Kaitlyn Shultz, Lending Avenue
	Kimeca Jackson, FHLB Dallas
WHERE:	Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce
	Genecov Room
	315 N. Broadway Avenue, Suite 100
	Tyler, Texas 75702