News & Insights

Nimiipuu Fund Supports Energy and Broadband Project for Metlakatla Indian Community

August 27, 2025

We’re proud to have played a part in this important project that brings lower-cost power and improved broadband to the Metlakatla Indian Community on Annette Island, Alaska. This investment strengthens…

Nimiipuu Fund Charts Bold Path Forward with New Strategic & Sustainability Plan

July 24, 2025

On July 21-22, 2025 Nimiipuu Community Development Fund (Nimiipuu Fund) Board of Directors and key staff recently came together at the Coeur d’Alene Casino’s Stensgar Pavilion — nestled next to…

Nez Perce Tribe Adopts Uniform Commercial Code to Boost Business Growth

December 9, 2024

New Act will Facilitate Lending and Access to Capital for Businesses on the Nez Perce Reservation Lapwai, Idaho — The Nez Perce Tribe recently finalized adoption of a Tribal Uniform…

Nimiipuu Fund Hosts Successful Native Artist Professional Development Training During National Arts and Humanities Month

October 21, 2024

October’s celebration of National Arts and Humanities Month was made even more special for Nimiipuu Fund, as we successfully hosted a Native Artist Professional Development training last week. The event…

Federal Reserve Initiates First Rate Cut in Four Years to Boost Labor Market and Lower Borrowing Costs

September 23, 2024

Last Wednesday (September 18, 2024), the Federal Reserve took a bold step by lowering its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point—marking the beginning of an aggressive policy shift…

NCN CEO Pete Upton Speaks on Native CDFI Network’s Role in Advancing Tribal Energy and Climate Initiatives

September 10, 2024

On August 21-23, 2024, Pete Upton, CEO of the Native CDFI Network (NCN), joined a distinguished panel at the Nation Building Conference in Lewiston, Idaho, focusing on Tribal Energy and Climate Initiatives. The panel…

Celebrating Innovation and Growth at the 2024 Nation Building Business Conference

September 3, 2024

From August 21st to 23rd, Nimiipuu Community Development Fund hosted a transformative gathering aimed at fostering economic growth and entrepreneurship within our communities. From inspiring panels and impactful workshops to…

We Need Your Input: Housing Needs Assessment Community Survey

June 3, 2024

Nimiipuu Community Development Fund is conducting a survey to understand how we can improve the local housing situation. Your opinions will help community leaders plan future housing projects based on…

Seeking Proposals from Architectural Firms/Consultants

April 8, 2024

Nimiipuu Community Development Fund (NCDF) is currently accepting proposals for architectural services to spearhead the construction of a new NCDF Business Incubator and Offices. This RFP encompasses both concept/preliminary design…

Empowering Native Communities with Our Housing Needs Assessment RFP 

March 18, 2024

Attention professional firms/consultants! Nimiipuu Community Development Fund (NCDF) is seeking proposals to conduct a Housing Needs Assessment. Dive into our initiative aimed at gathering pertinent data on the housing needs…