NEWS RELEASE

USDA Expands Local Partnerships to Increase Homeownership Opportunities for Native Americans

Eight Native Community Development Financial Institutions Will Relend USDA Funding on Tribal Lands to Finance 68 New Homes

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Acting Under
Secretary for Rural Development Roger Glendenning today announced the Department is
partnering with eight Native Community Development Financial Institutions (NCDFIs) to
expand homeownership opportunities for Native Americans living on Tribal lands in eight states.

“Well-built, energy-efficient, affordable housing is essential to the vitality of communities in
rural and Tribal America,” Glendenning said. “Since 1949, USDA has helped provide homes for people living in rural and Tribal communities, and our partnership with Native Community Development Financial Institutions strengthens that legacy. That’s why we are proud to partner with these expert organizations to help us continue driving economic security and prosperity for people in Tribal communities across the nation.”

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