Cook Inlet Lending Center
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Cook Inlet Lending Center Addresses CDFI Fund Uncertainty, Reaffirms Commitment to Alaska Native Communities
Today, we're addressing a critical development that affects not just Cook Inlet Lending Center, but Native communities across Alaska and the nation.
On October 10, 2025, the federal government announced that all staff of the CDFI Fund will be terminated effective December 13, 2025. This decision has far-reaching implications for the nearly 100 certified and emerging Native Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) that serve Tribal Nations and communities nationwide.
*Opportunity Closed* Supporting Alaska Native Artists: Introducing Our Seasonal Indigenous Artist Support Loan
At Cook Inlet Lending Center, we believe that preserving and celebrating Indigenous culture is not just a cultural imperative—it's an economic opportunity that strengthens our entire community. That's why we're excited to announce our new Seasonal Indigenous Artist Support Loan, designed specifically for Alaska Native entrepreneurs preparing to showcase their artistry at the 2025 Alaska Native Customary Art Fair, which is held during the Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Annual Convention.