News & Insights

Due to the current Public Health Emergency declared by the Chairman of the Nez Perce Tribe to align with health professionals and CDC-mandated social distancing and quarantine, the NCDF Board of Directors approved closing our physical office, beginning March 20, 2020 and continuing until further notice. We are still providing assistance by email or through our online system for current loans, applications for new loans, and making appointments for clients. Nimiipuu Fund will continue to monitor this fluid situation and provide updates through email, our website and social media posts. Nimiipuu Fund loans and concerns with payment.  We recommend that you notify our office if you need assistance with payment options for your loan with employer payroll deduction or bank…

LOAN INFORMATION & RESPONSE Nimiipuu Fund is monitoring the Coronavirus/COVID-19 closely and is preparing to support our customers and employees during this time. Our office will remain open for now and our staff readily available to serve your financial needs and lending. We are monitoring updates and recommendations from health officials and best practices in the lending field. We want to convey our desire to support your efforts in preparation, not out of fear, should an outbreak occur in our communities.  For Our Customers: If you have been affected by COVID-19 or feeling ill. Please call 208-621-3531 or email [email protected] to reach George Moody, Loan Officer to discuss your current loan or how to conduct transactions remotely. You may also enroll in our online…

For the Nimiipuu Community Development Fund, 2019 was a year of success, milestones achieved, and dreams bestowed. In the final quarter of 2019 alone, the NCDF awarded 97 grants totaling more than $4.8 million. That brought the total to over $15.5 million in grants awarded throughout 2019. The NCDF, a non-profit agency that provides financial opportunities to stimulate economic development on and near the Nez Perce Indian Reservation, was developed through funding from the Native American CDFI Assistance Program and Northwest Area Foundation to promote self-sufficiency, self-determination, and enhancement of our Native communities. Our fourth quarter grant recipients represent organizations that advance the goals of our four interlocking portfolios, which together aim to support equitable economies, where prosperity is defined…

Article provided by Northwest Area Foundation Q3 Grantmaking Supports Native-Led Asset Building, 2020 Census Efforts, and More Third-quarter grantmaking continues our commitment to devote 40 percent of new grant dollars to Native-led organizations working to advance economic, social, and cultural prosperity in Native communities. Overall, we provided 46 grants totaling $5,742,163 in the third quarter of 2019 to grantee partners across our region of eight states and 75 Native nations. Several grants support efforts by Native-led organizations, including one that will provide lending capital for business loans to Native Americans, and another that will fund outreach efforts to North Dakota Native communities to ensure they are fully represented in the 2020 Census. People’s Partner for Community Development (PPCD) will use a…

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Name: 2018 Business Expo “Women in Business” sponsored by LCCU Date: October 25, 2018 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM PDT Registration: Register Now The Lewis Clark Valley Chamber of Commerce presents the 2018 Business Expo sponsored by LCCU on Thursday, October 25th from 9AM-4PM at the Elks Lodge in Lewiston. This year’s theme is “Women in Business”. We will feature amazing women speakers speaking about topics everyone will be able to relate to.  This event is changing a bit! You’ll still be able to learn about different businesses in the Valley by visiting different booths, but you’ll also be able to hear from three keynote speakers, attend two breakout sessions with educational topics.  Keynote Speakers:-SSG Candi Rash, North Idaho…

We know that Native community development financial institutions (CDFIs) are game-changers for Native communities. But it’s not just us. Foundations, banks, asset management firms, financial institutions, and other funders and partners do, too! In this new video, created by Northwest Area Foundation, you’ll hear about some of the many reasons why they’ve invested in Native CDFIs as trusted partners with deep community relationships. They’re excited about Native CDFIs as allies for sustainable impact and long-term, culturally grounded economic growth. They believe in our work because it opens up opportunities for successful loans, credit, entrepreneurship, jobs, and much more in Native communities. Watch the video for the fuller story on why they’re investing in us.

Please contact NCDF or Barbara Leachman at LCSC SBDC office for more information on registering for classes.  You can also register online by clicking on the schedule below.