Project Grant 90NA8535

Federal Grant Award Summary

The Native CDFI Network Inc. (NCN) received a $720,230 Project Grant from the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Native Americans under the Native American Programs (CFDA 93.612) to expand access to financial services in Native American communities. The three-year initiative, awarded on September 30, 2025, with completion targeted for September 29, 2028, focuses on geographic and capacity expansion through the Northeast Expansion and Lending Innovation Initiative. Primary deliverables include the establishment of at least four new Native Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) in the Northeast region, development of 20 new or expanded loan products to address capital gaps, and delivery of the NCN Lending Innovation Certificate Program to 60 Native CDFI leaders nationwide.

The grant provides comprehensive technical assistance, training, and peer support designed to strengthen lending capacity and foster community-centered economic development across the Native CDFI industry. By building organizational capabilities among Native CDFIs and introducing innovative financing products, the project addresses the persistent limited availability of financial services and capital affecting Native communities. The initiative leverages NCN's established network and expertise to promote economic self-sufficiency and financial inclusion for underserved Native American populations.