Dear NCN Members and Supporters,
Thank you to everyone who joined yesterday’s emergency strategy session in response to President Trump’s FY 2026 Budget Proposal, which proposes a 90% cut to the CDFI Fund—reducing it from $324 million to just $33 million. If approved, this would eliminate the Native American CDFI Assistance (NACA) Program entirely.
We are writing with an important update and urgent next steps.
✅ Updated Sign-On Letter – Add Your Voice
We’ve made a few small but important revisions to the joint sign-on letter language to reflect community input and strengthen our collective message to Congress. We urge all Native CDFIs, partners, and supporters to review and sign the updated letter by 4:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 7:
📄 View NCN Sign-on Letter »
🔗 Sign the Updated Letter Here
📣 Contact Your Members of Congress (see below)
To ensure that Native CDFIs continue receiving the critical support they need, we must speak up now. To support your outreach, we’ve prepared a message template you can download, personalize, and send directly to your representatives.
📄 Download Native CDFI Advocacy Template »
Please send your letters as soon as possible. Your voice can help ensure the NACA program is not only protected but properly resourced to meet growing demand.
U.S. Senate: Contacting U.S. Senators
U.S. House of Representatives: Find Your Representative (locate by ZIP code)
U.S. House of Representatives: Directory by State, District, Last Name
Let’s send a clear message to Congress: Native CDFIs are essential. Federal support must continue.