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Tuesday, September 9, 2025
| Tue 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
Building Stronger Futures: Innovative Funding Strategies for Tribal Community Facilities
Discover innovative strategies for funding community facilities projects on tribal lands. This webinar will explore the development finance tools to fund essential infrastructure such as schools, healthcare centers, housing, and cultural facilities. Learn how tribal governments and organizations can align funding strategies with community needs, secure sustainable resources, and drive impactful development. Whether you're planning new projects or looking to expand existing ones, this session will provide actionable insights to support growth and resilience in tribal communities.
Speaker(s)
- Matt Peeler, Managing Director, USDA & Tribal Lending, Pathward
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| Tue 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
Bridging the Digital Divide: Financing Broadband on Tribal Lands
Unlock the potential of development finance tools to bring high-speed broadband to tribal lands. This webinar will explore how tribal governments and organizations can utilize resources like bonds, tax credits, grants, and public-private partnerships to finance broadband infrastructure projects. Learn how these tools can help bridge the digital divide, enhance economic opportunities, and improve access to education, healthcare, and other essential services. Whether you're starting a broadband initiative or looking to expand existing networks, this session will provide actionable strategies to support connectivity and growth in tribal communities.
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Wednesday, September 10, 2025
| Wed 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM |
Unlocking Capital: Leveraging NMTCs and Opportunity Zones for Tribal Projects
Explore how tribal communities can access powerful investment tools—like New Markets Tax Credits (NMTCs) and Opportunity Zones (OZs)—to finance catalytic community and economic development projects. This session will demystify how these incentives work, highlight how they can be aligned with tribal priorities, and share successful examples of their use in Indian Country. Participants will learn how to attract mission-aligned investors, structure deals, and overcome common barriers in deploying these tools on tribal lands. Whether you're planning a cultural center, healthcare facility, housing development, or business incubator, this session will provide actionable insights to turn visionary projects into reality using these permanent federal programs.
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| Wed 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
Mastering Grant Writing for Tribal Community Growth
Unlock the power of grant writing to drive community development in Tribal Nations. This webinar will provide practical strategies for identifying funding opportunities, crafting compelling proposals, and addressing the unique needs of tribal communities. Learn how to align grant applications with community goals, highlight cultural priorities, and secure funding for projects like housing, healthcare, education, and economic development. Whether you're new to grant writing or looking to refine your skills, this session will equip you with the tools to navigate the process and secure resources that support sustainable growth and sovereignty.
Speaker(s)
- Denae Johnson, Government Relations Funding Specialist, KLJ Engineering
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