Bank of America recently announced that it will supply $10 million in grant money to Community Development Financial Institutions and other nonprofit microlenders to propel around $100 million in small business lending. This is an extremely momentous occasion, and quite possibly a move that could strengthen America’s weakened economy, as it is the first time the financial institution will be giving (not loaning) cash. The grant must…

President Obama recently held a meeting with some of the nation’s largest commercial banking groups, stressing the importance of taking “extraordinary” steps to restore the U.S. economy after obtaining taxpayer bailout dollars. Financial service institutions were monetarily assisted by taxpayers to avoid bankruptcy, which was “largely of their own making,” he said; rendering them indebted to homeowners and small businesses alike.