Training and technical assistance is available to Native CDFIs and like organizations to create and administer Individual Development Account (IDA) programs. Preparation for IDA program practitioners is provided through three-day training sessions designed to help Native CDFIs, Tribes, or other Native organizations start, implement, and sustain IDA programs in their communities. During the training sessions, participants are guided toward developing plans customized to their communities; after participation in the training institute, they are offered technical assistance in local program start-up and implementation.

This contract was awarded to CFED in partnership with First Nations Development Institute and Oweesta. For more information contact Kim Pate (CFED) at kim@cfed.org.