Native CDFI Network

Founded in 2009 to unify Native community development financial institutions serving American Indians, Alaska Natives, & Native Hawaiians.

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About 65 certified Native CDFIs exist today – about the same as a decade ago.

But that’s changing. 30+ emerging Native CDFIs are building access to capital from the ground up.

This episode features leaders who are doing exactly that.
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From advocacy to unlock delayed funding to launching new initiatives that strengthen Native CDFIs, NCN is working on both fronts: advancing policy and building capacity.

📝 NCN Q1 Impact Report:
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Last week, NCN submitted formal comments opposing the proposed elimination of the ANA SEDS and SEDS-AK programs—longstanding initiatives that support economic development, Tribal capacity, and the growth of Native CDFIs.
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Patrick Armstrong Jr. will join us in MT for the Northern Plains Regional Event!

As a leader within the Blackfeet Nation, Patrick brings valuable insight into Tribal governance, community priorities, and the role of local leadership in advancing economic development.

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Last week, NCN co-hosted the California CDFI Summit in Sacramento with CalCCI—bringing together leaders for advocacy, strategy, and partnership.

From Cal IIP advocacy to launching NCN’s CA initiative, one message was clear: collaboration is key to growing Native CDFIs.

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The House Appropriations Subcommittee has released its FY 2027 funding bill, proposing $276M for the CDFI Fund, including $35M for the NACA Program—a $7M increase from FY 2026 levels.
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Yesterday, OMB published an updated apportionment schedule confirming its release to the U.S. Department of the Treasury of $289M in remaining FY 2025 funding for the CDFI Fund – which includes $28M for the NACA Program. https://t.co/pDdREUu3Sd

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After more than a year of delays, NCN has received information that the OMB is expected to release the remaining $289 million in FY 2025 funding for the CDFI Fund—including critical FA and TA for the NACA Program.
https://t.co/xMjvBjxSLa…gram-to-treasury/

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NCN and NCAI call on all Native CDFI leaders to assist the two organizations with enlisting Tribal Nations to sign on to our letter to the Trump Administration requesting the immediate release of FY 2025 funding for the NACA Program. https://t.co/ODXd1hwLq4

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Together, these bills represent meaningful steps toward expanding economic sovereignty, strengthening community-driven capital, and ensuring Tribal Nations have equitable access to federal financing tools.

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Major movement on Capitol Hill for Indian Country.

The Senate’s AFFORD Act would scale Native CDFIs and make the USDA 502 relending pilot permanent ($50M authorized). The House’s Tribal Tax & Investment Reform Act (H.R. 7705) includes a $175M NMTC set-aside for Tribal areas.

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In “From Policy to Practice,” researcher Miriam Jorgensen explains how Native CDFIs grew from a handful of loan funds into a sovereign finance movement — and why their future depends on tribal investment, philanthropy and creative capital stacks.

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Have you received support from a Native CDFI as a small business owner, homeowner, or consumer? We want to hear from you.

We’ve created a simple resource guide to help you share your story clearly, confidently, and in your own voice. https://t.co/86EeLUpxNM

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Join NCN this Thursday for our policy webinar! We’ll cover critical federal policy priorities for Native CDFIs, Q1 2026 advocacy opportunities, and introduce the new Coalition for Tribal Sovereignty. Register now: https://t.co/jsoByjlz1Y

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NCN is pleased to highlight U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach as a featured speaker at our upcoming Northern Plains Regional Event.

Stay tuned, additional details, including the agenda, registration, and lodging information, will be shared in the coming weeks. https://t.co/AN5budLMIx

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Honored to hear these powerful words from Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) during her address at NCN's 2025 Annual Summit.

Native CDFIs are transforming lives in their communities and ensuring those stories are heard where it matters most. #NCNSummit
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At every step, NCN remains committed to elevating Native voices and ensuring policy decisions are shaped by those working on the ground in Native communities.

Read the top-line policy priorities and register for the webinar here: https://t.co/Ma6mS2gMzv

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Mark your calendars! NCN’s 7th Annual Summit returns December 6–9, 2026 – where Native voices, policy, and capital come together. Save the date and watch for updates!
#NCNSummit2026 #NativeCDFIs #PolicyAndCapacity
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NCN, in partnership with NACDC Financial Services and NeighborWorks America, is pleased to announce a regional event in Browning, Montana, taking place May 12–13, 2026. More details to come! In the meantime, add this event to your calendar: https://t.co/7fPBsp3mGy

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In the new year, NCN remains focused on making NACA statutory, expanding energy finance, growing USDA 502 Relending, and strengthening Native financial leadership.

We’re not just protecting an industry—we’re building a financial system by Native people, for Native people.