2023 Training and Webinars
Featuring a comprehensive slate of webinars, public policy opportunities and trainings, our 2023 event lineup includes:
-NALCAB Webinar Series
-Summer in the States: Public Policy Advocacy
-NALCAB National Conference
To view recordings of our 2022 webinars, CLICK HERE.




2023 NALCAB Webinars
LEAD Fellowship Application Q&A and Information Session
January 19, 2023
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
January 26, 2023 | 2PM CT
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
February 9, 2023 | 2PM CT *Subject to change pending release of the 2023 CED NOFA.
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
February 21, 2023 | 2PM CT
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
March 16, 2023 | 2PM CT
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
March 30, 2023 | 2PM CT
Creating a Successful Community Project Funding Request
April 13, 2023 | 2PM CT
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
May 11, 2023 | 1PM CT
Advocacy in Action: NALCAB's Annual Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill
May 16, 2023 | 2PM CT
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
May 25, 2023 | 2PM CT
2023 Public Policy Priorities: A Midyear Update
May 15, 2023 | 2PM CT
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
July 20, 2023 | 2PM CT
Summer in the States: At-Home Advocacy During the Summer Congressional District Recess
July 27, 2023 | 2PM CT
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
October 19, 2023 | 2PM CT
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)
November 23, 2023 | 1PM CT
Virtual Training: Financial Coaching for Small Business Success (Part 2)
November 30, 2023 | 1 PM CT

SAVE the DATE: 2023 NALCAB National Conference
NALCAB’s national conference is the place to learn, network, and explore opportunities in the field of Latino community economic development. Conference training focuses on industry best practices, strategies for economic and social justice, and professional development.
Stay tuned for more details!

Summer in the States
Summer in the States is NALCAB’s annual federal funding advocacy campaign to connect our members with congressional representatives that are in their home states for the month-long Congressional District Recess. This is a unique opportunity to meet in-person with legislators on Capitol Hill and promote funding for programs in the FY 2023 federal budget that are critical to your organization’s work. Stay tuned as we reveal more details!
-> Open to NALCAB Members and subgrantees only.