In September 2022, USDA’s Office of Tribal Relations and USDA Rural Development entered into a 2-year cooperative agreement with the Native CDFI Network to build an electronic resource toolkit (NCN e-toolkit) to promote awareness of and increase access to Rural Development programs that support economic development in Indian Country. The NCN e-toolkit will include best practices to identify program fit for Native CDFI rural development activities, tips on accessing and utilizing each program, record keeping and reporting strategies, and more. Information will be included in a variety of online formats and tailored to the unique needs and aspects of Native CDFIs and Tribal nations throughout Indian Country. All materials produced through this project will be supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Tribal Relations.This cooperative agreement is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Tribal Relations and Rural Development.
