Jeremy Carter, NALCAB Senior Director of Programs / May 1, 2026
Is Your Tract on Track?
Opportunity Zones, the Community Development Dilemma, and Census Tract Selection By Jeremy Carter, Senior Director of Programs Through June of this year, all jurisdictions across the US will select census tracts to become new Opportunity Zones. Once finalized, these tracts cannot be changed and will remain a focal point for the flow of private investments […]
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NALCAB Public Policy - Marissa Ramirez and Andres Matos / Apr 16, 2026
President Trump Releases FY27 Budget Request
By Marissa Ramirez and Andres Matos President Trump released his budget request for Fiscal Year 2027 on Friday, April 3rd, outlining his Administration’s funding priorities for the upcoming year. This is an important signal of the Administration’s priorities regarding investments in community financing, small businesses, affordable housing, rural development, and more. While the budget request is an important document, it is not the final say in federal funding. Congress will ultimately decide how much […]
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NALCAB Communications / Mar 10, 2026
NALCAB Surpasses $50 Million in Lending to Support Community and Economic Development
San Antonio — NALCAB (National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders) proudly announces that it has surpassed $50 million in loans deployed through its national lending network. This milestone underscores NALCAB’s ongoing commitment to expanding access to capital, supporting small businesses, promoting affordable housing, and advancing economic mobility in low-to-moderate income communities across the United States. “Deploying more than $50M in loans is […]
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NALCAB Communications / Mar 5, 2026
NALCAB Announces $2 Million Investment from Truist Foundation and Awards $300,000 in Grants to Community-Based Nonprofits
Maker to Market Accelerator (M2M) WASHINGTON, DC – NALCAB (National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders), in partnership with Truist Foundation, today announced the launch of the Maker-to-Market Accelerator (M2M), an 18-month national initiative supported by a $2 million investment from Truist Foundation to strengthen nonprofit organizations serving small-scale manufacturers nationwide. The Maker-to-Market Accelerator aims to expand nonprofit capacity to help manufacturing […]
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NALCAB Communications / Jan 30, 2026
Launching Our Roots of Resilience Capital Campaign Blog Series
NALCAB is a one-of-a-kind CDFI intermediary and network of 200+ organizations, representing 50 states, DC and Puerto Rico. As our network has experienced growth, our in-house team has also grown, having an increasing need to grow our space to accommodate. This coupled with our strong desire to be located closer to our members and be a true community hub for them led to us launching this capital campaign. As we prepared to launch our Roots of Resilience Capital Campaign, we knew […]
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NALCAB Communications / Jan 22, 2026
NALCAB Welcomes PNC Bank’s Yolanda Davila and TMC Community Capital’s Daniel Fernandez to Board of Directors
SAN ANTONIO — The National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders (NALCAB) announced the appointment of Yolanda Davila of PNC Bank and Daniel Fernandez of TMC Community Capital to its Board of Directors. Davila is SVP and Southwest Territory Executive for Community Development Banking at PNC Bank. Fernandez is Chief Executive Officer of TMC Community Capital. […]
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NALCAB Communications / Jan 6, 2026
NALCAB Announces Grants to 10 Nonprofits with Support from Wells Fargo Foundation $30k Grant
NALCAB Announces Grants to 10 Nonprofits with Support from Wells Fargo Foundation $30k Grant Asset protection and building generational wealth part of curriculum package aimed at supporting entrepreneurs WASHINGTON, DC (Dec. 19, 2025) – Today, NALCAB (National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders) and Wells Fargo Foundation announced a $30,000 grant to 10 different community development […]
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NALCAB Communications / Nov 5, 2025
The Arizona CDFI Network and NALCAB Launch Statewide Arizona CDFI Landscape Report and Investment Playbook
Working together to expand affordable capital for housing and small businesses across Arizona. PHOENIX (November 5, 2025) – The Arizona CDFI Network and the NationalAssociation for Latino Community Asset Builders (NALCAB) today announced a jointproject to create an Arizona CDFI Landscape study and Investment Playbook. Theproject will map gaps in community lending statewide and outline […]
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NALCAB Communications / Oct 15, 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight | TMC Community Capital
Latinos bring vitality and innovation to local economies nationwide. This Hispanic Heritage Month, NALCAB is celebrating that impact by spotlighting the voices of our members and the communities they serve. NALCAB connected with Daniel Fernandez, CEO, TMC Community Capital NALCAB: What does Hispanic Heritage Month mean to you and your organization? For us, it’s about honoring […]
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NALCAB Communications / Oct 15, 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight | Centro Cultural
Latinos bring vitality and innovation to local economies nationwide. This Hispanic Heritage Month, NALCAB is celebrating that impact by spotlighting the voices of our members and the communities they serve. NALCAB connected with Mariana Enriquez, Centro Cultural , Cornelius, OR NALCAB: What does Hispanic Heritage Month mean to your organization? At Centro Cultural, Hispanic Heritage Month is a […]
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NALCAB Communications / Oct 10, 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight | ¡HICA!
Latinos are bringing vitality to local economies across the country. To celebrate this impact for Hispanic Heritage Month, NALCAB is excited to share a series of interviews with our members. NALCAB connected with Carlos E. Alemán, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, ¡HICA! NALCAB: What does Hispanic Heritage Month mean to you and your organization? Hispanic Heritage […]
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NALCAB Communications / Oct 10, 2025
How Finance and Nonprofits Joined to Bring Affordable Housing, Ownership and Rentals, to Bostonians
Casitas of Villa Victoria, IBA’s affordable housing community, blend Boston’s architecture with Puerto Rico’s mountaintop-houses style. When NALCAB spent time in Boston to meet with members and inform/update them on the latest affordable housing news, we were visiting a place that had seen an explosion of its Latino population. Latinos are the fastest-growing segment of […]
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NALCAB Communications / Oct 2, 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month Member Spotlights | The Iowa Center
Latinos are bringing vitality to local economies across the country. To celebrate this impact for Hispanic Heritage Month, NALCAB is excited to share a series of interviews with our members. These interviews have been edited for length and clarity. NALCAB Senior Membership Manager Lexi Castillo spoke with Jose Venales, Director of Credit + Lending, The […]
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NALCAB Communications / Sep 26, 2025
Looking Back at NALCAB National Conference 2025: Abriendo Caminos
Over 400 attendees from more than 35 states arrived in Nashville last week for NALCAB’s National Conference 2025. Coinciding with the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, we gathered to spotlight and celebrate Latino contributions to our economy and society. Today, the U.S Latino GDP exceeds $4 trillion, a scale comparable to the economies of the […]
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Alda Escobar, CEO/Founder, Viva Foundation & LEAD Fellow Class of 2025 / Jun 24, 2025
Reflections from the LEAD Fellowship: Leading with Purpose, Pride, and Community
As I reflect on my journey in the LEAD Fellowship, I’m filled with a deep sense of gratitude, growth, and renewed purpose. This experience has not only affirmed my commitment to leadership but has also elevated the way I view my role as a Latina changemaker within my community. The training at Cisneros Hispanic Leadership […]
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NALCAB Communications / Jun 24, 2025
NALCAB’s Homecoming to San Antonio’s Downtown Rejuvenates Historic District and Positions Organization for Growth
March 11, 2025: Construction is underway at NALCAB’s new San Antonio office in Downtown San Antonio. Photo: NALCAB After two decades, NALCAB is returning to San Antonio’s Downtown with a new office space, designed by architecture firm Gensler and built by Shepperd Construction. Located at 109 N. San Saba, the new office sits across from […]
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NALCAB Communications / Jun 9, 2025
General Overview of the Tax Package
On May 22, the House passed its version of the reconciliation package, H.R. 1, titled the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” Reconciliation is a process that allows Congress to pass budget-related legislation (i.e. taxes, spending, and/or changes to debt limit) with a simple majority, avoiding the threat of a filibuster. This bill aims to extend […]
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Accountability
NALCAB manages its financial resources in a responsible, accountable, and transparent manner that complies with all legal financial requirements and adheres to sound accounting principles.
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Inclusive Action for the City Helps LA Street Vendor Access Capital to Grow His Business Support
Through Inclusive Action, Angel was able to secure two Raices loans to help set his plans on track.
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Heavenly, Gifts by Liz
Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama (¡HICA!), is dedicated to supporting Latino communities and businesses in Alabama.
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Alma del Mar: A Story of Resilience & Support
Through a $100,000 subgrant, technical assistance, and training provided by NALCAB and the Wells Fargo Open for Business grant, Greenline was able to empower local entrepreneurs like Marcos and Alma in their service area.
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NALCAB Advocacy Day Scores Big Win for Merced Housing Texas
With these federal dollars, Merced Housing Texas will be able to continue building resilient neighborhoods, ensuring that everyone has a safe and healthy place to call home.
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Revitalizing Communities: CRH’s Impact in Puerto Rico
NALCAB provided a $650,000 loan to Centro para la Reconstrucción del Hábitat, Inc. (CRH) with support from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Program Related Investments to empower CRH to tackle Puerto Rico’s daunting housing crisis.
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Climbing Together
Climbing Together | Citi and NALCAB’s CDFI Certification Program Leads to 12 Technical Assistance Award Winners, Earning Support Totaling $3.6 Million
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2025 Webinars & Events
Learn about a comprehensive slate of webinars, public policy opportunities, and trainings, our 2025 event lineup.
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