Double Down on What Works: Invest in Native CDFIs, Don’t Eliminate Them Opinion. As the Trump administration moves to defund Native CDFIs, Pete Upton argues that Congress must protect and expand seed capital funding to sustain tribal economies and uphold trust responsibil...

The Trump admin wants to claw back $24M from Native CDFIs—and eliminate their only dedicated funding program next year. In this Tribal Biz op-ed, Native CDFI Network CEO Pete Upton urges Congress: protect what’s working. #NACA #NativeCDFIs #TribalEconomies

Double Down on What Works: Invest in Native CDFIs, Don’t Eliminate Them As the Trump administration moves to defund Native CDFIs, Pete Upton argues that Congress must protect and expand seed capital funding to sustain tribal economies and uphold trust responsibilities.

The Trump admin wants to claw back $24M from Native CDFIs—and eliminate their only dedicated funding program next year. In this @tribalbiz.bsky.social op-ed, Native CDFI Network CEO Pete Upton urges Congress: protect what’s working. #NACA #NativeCDFIs #TribalEconomies