LEAD Fellowship Application Q&A and Information Session

Learn more about NALCAB’s new Latino Executive Advancement & Development (LEAD) Fellowship. We’ll provide a full overview of the program syllabus, eligibility requirements and application instructions. We’ll finish up with a Q&A section to answer any pending questions.

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New Opportunities 2023: Federal Funding, Advocacy & Congressional Updates

Join our public policy team as we highlight key federal funding and advocacy opportunities to look forward to in 2023, and provide important updates from the 118th Congress.

->Open to NALCAB members and subgrantees only. Prospective members: contact Lexi Castillo at lcastillo@nalcab.org for a one-time pass to attend this webinar.

Building a Successful Community Economic Development (CED) Grant Application

In this webinar, community economic development expert, Jeanne Shaw, will provide an overview of the 2023 Community Economic Development (CED) grant application and best practices for planning a successful CED project.

Through the CED grant program, the Office of Community Service supports business development projects that improve and create jobs for low-income individuals. This flexible funding can be used to support a wide range of projects and investment strategies, from business incubators to manufacturing business expansion.

Grow Your Small Business Lending Program

NALCAB’s Small Business Loan Guarantee (SBLG) Program offers a solution for those small business loans you really wanted to make, but “just missed” your qualification guidelines. Learn how this resource can improve your organization’s loan volume, support more small business borrowers and meet your community’s small business lending needs.

*Funded by a grant from the US Department of Commerce, Minority Business Development Agency. NALCAB’s SBLG program was established with support from Kaiser Permanente and the Wells Fargo Open for Business Fund.

Jumpstart your Financial Education Curriculum With the FDIC’s Money Smart Program

Does your financial capability program need a refresh? The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s (FDIC) Money Smart Financial Education Program provides a proven curriculum, in English and Spanish, for adults and small business to enhance their money skills and create positive banking relationships. Join us and the FDIC in this 2-hour “train-the-trainer” session, where you’ll learn how you can tailor these FREE resources to help your clients.

The President's FY 2024 Budget Request: Overview & Impact on Community Development

Creating a Successful Community Project Funding Request

Through Community Project Funding (formerly known as “earmarks”), members of Congress provide funds for specific community development projects as part of the annual appropriations process. Learn what it takes to submit a strong application in this webinar, led by the NALCAB public policy team.

From Concept to Completion: Realities in Affordable Housing Development

Advocacy in Action: NALCAB's Annual Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill

This webinar serves as preparation for NALCAB’s upcoming Advocacy Day in Washington DC in June.  This event provides a unique opportunity to meet in-person with members of Congress to push for federal policies and funding streams that benefit those you serve. Learn more about how to participate in Advocacy Day and gain access to other public policy tools you can use to strengthen your programs. We’ll also discuss key goals of NALCAB’s advocacy efforts for the remainder of the year.

Strategies for Success: CDFI Fund Grant Application and Certification Guidance

2023 Public Policy Priorities: A Midyear Update

The upcoming district work periods, when lawmakers return home states to meet with constituents, offer an opportunity to connect with your representatives. Get the latest from the NALCAB Public Policy team on the status of important bills in Congress, Committee movements and key opportunities for advocacy in the remainder of the year, in to best advocate for legislation and funding.

Creative Placemaking in Changing Communities

Summer in the States: At-Home Advocacy During the Summer Congressional District Recess

Summer in the States is NALCAB’s annual public policy advocacy event, where you can connect with policymakers and promote federal funding priorities for community and economic development programs as legislators gear up to pass the annual federal budget upon their return to Washington from Summer recess.

Overcoming Barriers to Affordable Housing Development

Field Report: Best Practices for Integrating Fintech Into Your Programmatic Work

From creating a budget to helping build and establish credit, fintech has become a major tool for advancing financial health in low-and moderate- income (LMI) Latino and immigrant communities. Join us and Change Machine to learn how you can best integrate fintech into your financial capability services. We’ll also share our newly published fintech guide, informed by three years of support and research.

Virtual Training: Financial Coaching for Small Business Success (Part 1)

Virtual Training: Financial Coaching for Small Business Success (Part 2)