Native CDFI Network Awarded Historic $400 Million Clean Communities Investment Accelerator Allocation

Today, August 16, on the second anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the allocation of $27 billion in grants through three competitions as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda. EPA’s historic $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund has been made possible by President Biden and Vice President Harris’ Inflation Reduction Act, which is the largest climate investment in history.

Native CDFI Network and Wells Fargo Partner to Boost Economic Opportunities for Native Communities in California and Nevada

The Native CDFI Network (NCN), with support from Wells Fargo, is launching a year-long initiative to enhance economic opportunities and financial inclusivity for Native American communities in California and Nevada. This critical program aims to strengthen existing Native Community Development Financial Institutions (Native CDFIs) and foster the creation of new ones.

NCN’s Recent Travel and Advocacy Efforts

Pete Upton, NCN CEO, and Kristen Wagner, NCN National Program Director, have been on the road sharing our story, gathering clean energy lending ideas and best practices from around the country, and developing partnerships to move the Clean Communities Investment Accelerator (CCIA) program forward.