Tribal Finance Resource Center

-About Tribal Finance

Tribal communities often require specialized financing tools and programs to support their unique development needs. Many tools and approaches exist to uplift native communities through increased access to financial resources, collaborative partnerships, and greater agency among tribal governments.

CDFA's Tribal Finance Resource Center provides information about how the development finance toolbox can be structured to support tribal communities and help preserve small businesses, promote community health, restore local economies, and protect our environment.

Additional support is available to tribal communities through the CDFA Community Facilities Technical Assistance Program for Tribal Communities. Funded by the USDA, this program offers resources that are accessible to every tribal community, including a Tribal Finance Project Marketplace and a Tribal Financing Webinar Series.

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-What's New

Recent Updates

CDFA Tribal Finance Webinar Series: Layering the Capital Stack in Indian Country

During this installment of the CDFA Tribal Financing Webinar Series, speakers discuss how tribal governments and their partner organizations are finding new and interesting ways to layer capital for tribal projects.

CDFA Tribal Finance Webinar Series: Investing in Affordable Housing on Tribal Lands

During this installment of the CDFA Tribal Financing Webinar Series, panelists explore how tribal communities are investing in affordable housing solutions that meet their residents’ unique needs.

White House's Climate Capital Guidebook

The Climate Capital Guidebook aggregates current federal funding opportunities—including grants, loans, loan guarantees, and cooperative agreements—for small- and medium-sized companies, both start-ups and established businesses, focusing on clean energy technologies and other climate solutions. The Guidebook also notes which programs are part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Justice40 Initiative.

-Tribal Finance Data & Resources

-Resources

This section provides resources to help better understand and navigate the Tribal Finance program.

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-Headlines

$27M Available for Rural and Tribal Community Technical Assistance Grants
U.S. Department of Transportation | Dec. 19, 2024 | Federal | Tribal Finance | U.S. Dept. of Transportation (DOT)

U.S. Department of the Treasury Announces Additional Support for Tribal Nations
U.S. Department of the Treasury | Dec. 13, 2024 | Access to Capital | State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) | Tribal Finance

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-Upcoming Events

CDFA Tribal Finance Webinar Series: Bridging the Digital Divide: Financing Broadband on Tribal Lands
September 9, 2025
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Eastern

Learn how to use development finance tools to fund broadband projects on tribal lands. Join this webinar for strategies to bridge the digital divide and boost connectivity in tribal communities.

CDFA Tribal Finance Webinar Series: Building Stronger Futures: Innovative Funding Strategies for Tribal Community Facilities
September 9, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Eastern

Learn about the various resources and strategies to fund essential community facilities on Tribal lands, including schools, healthcare centers, and cultural spaces. This webinar will provide actionable insights to help Tribal governments and organizations secure sustainable resources, align funding with community needs, and drive impactful development.

CDFA Tribal Finance Webinar Series: Funding Tribal Resilience: Financing Green Projects for a Sustainable Future
September 10, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Eastern

Discover how to fund renewable energy and climate resiliency projects on tribal lands. Join this webinar to learn strategies for advancing sustainability and building resilient tribal communities.

CDFA Tribal Finance Webinar Series: Mastering Grant Writing for Tribal Community Growth
September 10, 2025
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Eastern

Learn how to craft winning grant proposals to fund tribal community development projects. This webinar will share strategies for finding opportunities, aligning with community goals, and securing funding for initiatives like housing, healthcare, education, broadband, and more.

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-Previous Events

CDFA Tribal Finance Webinar Series: Layering the Capital Stack in Indian Country

Housing Finance | Tribal Finance | Webcasts

CDFA Tribal Finance Webinar Series: Investing in Affordable Housing on Tribal Lands

Housing Finance | Tribal Finance | Webcasts

During this installment of the CDFA Tribal Financing Webinar Series, panelists explore how tribal communities are investing in affordable housing solutions that meet their residents’ unique needs.

CDFA Tribal Finance Webinar Series: Empowering Native Entrepreneurs Through Access to Capital

Access to Capital | Tribal Finance | Webcasts

During this installment of the CDFA Tribal Financing Webinar Series, practitioners present strategies and highlight finance programs that are helping to increase access to capital and aiding the creation of successful small businesses.

CDFA Tribal Finance Webinar Series: Federal Funding for Tribal Communities

Federal | Tribal Finance | Webcasts

During this installment of the CDFA Tribal Financing Webinar Series, speakers from federal agencies discuss financing tools and programs available to tribal nations to promote community health, restore local economies, and protect our environment. .

CDFA Tribal Finance Webinar Series: Funding Healthcare Facilities on Tribal Nation Reservations

Tribal Finance | Webcasts

During this installment of the CDFA Tribal Financing Webinar Series, speakers discuss financing tools and programs that tribal nations are using for healthcare facilities that better serve their unique community needs.

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