Across the U.S., Native CDFIs help tribal communities overcome barriers to economic development opportunities and capital access. Led and run by tribal members, the roughly 70 Native CDFIs nationwide provide a broad range of financial services and products that build individual assets and community wealth in Indian Country.
In 2021, Oweesta Corporation, Wells Fargo, and Opportunity Finance Network offer two awards: the Native CDFI Catalyst Award and the Native CDFI Seed Capital Award. Applications are due by August 13 at 5 pm ET.
Cook Inlet Lending Center has received an award to develop its innovative business stabilization strategy designed to help Anchorage, Alaska, small businesses ride out the current recession.
Black Hills Community Loan Fund creates financial opportunities for economically disadvantaged families the South Dakota’s Black Hills Region. The CDFI received the award to support Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota artists during COVID-19.