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Record Number: 
FOGA001
Citation: 

Fogarty, Mark. “Federal government gives more seed money to Indian development groups.” Knight-Ridder/Tribune Business News 23 August 2002.

Annotation: 

This article explains that thirty-six tribes, tribal entities, or technical assistance providers have been awarded grants ranging from $25,000 to $100,000 from the federal Native American Community Development Financial Institute (CDFI) program. The Lumbee Tribe received $70,200.

The Native American CDFI Fund serves to start up, or augment existing, Native American Community Development Financial Institutes, whose purpose is to loan to or invest in underdeveloped communities.

First Appeared in 1994 Book?: 
no
Category Tags: 
Business, economics, employment, and housing
Publication Type: 
Newpaper wire service story
Access to Full Text: 

Electronic access: Full text available in InfoTrac OneFile (NCLIVE)

Additional Subjects: 
Native American Community Development Financial Institutes (CDFI)