USDA Offers Millions for Native Home Loans
Published Date: 7/18/2025
Notice
Summary
The USDA is offering $4.63 million in loans for Native Community Development Financial Institutions (NCDFIs) to help low-income people on Tribal Land in rural areas buy or fix homes. If you’re an eligible NCDFI, now’s the time to apply for this FY 2025 program before the deadline. This is a great chance to support Native communities with affordable housing projects!
Analyzed Economic Effects
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USDA $4.63M NCDFI Relending Fund
If you live on Tribal Land in a rural area and are low- or very low-income, the USDA is funding loans through Native Community Development Financial Institutions (NCDFIs) for FY 2025. The Rural Housing Service has $4,630,000 available to lend to eligible NCDFIs, which will relend funds to help you acquire, build, rehabilitate, improve, or relocate a dwelling.
NCDFI Applicants Bear Application Costs
If you are an eligible NCDFI applying for the FY 2025 Relending Demonstration Program, you are responsible for any expenses you incur in developing your application. The notice states applicants must cover their own application development costs.
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