Native CDFI Assistance Gets Court-Inspired Application Overhaul
Published Date: 9/25/2025
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Summary
The CDFI Fund is updating its rules for the Native American CDFI Assistance Program to follow new court decisions and the President’s priorities. If you already applied, don’t worry—you don’t need to reapply, but some applicants moving to the final review step can update their applications. This change keeps the process fair and on track without messing up earlier scoring steps.
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