Historic number of indigenous women running for office

To date a Native American women has not served in Congress. The 2018 mid-term elections could see that statistic change. According to The New York Times there are nearly 40 Alaskan Native, Native American and native Hawaiian women running for office this year.

Capital One supports RCAC’s efforts in rural economic development

West Sacramento, Calif. — Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) received a $78,000 grant from Capital One, which will support an entrepreneurial and economic development pilot program for Tribes in Montana.

RCAC receives $50,000 Capital One grant to support THE Academy

RCAC was awarded a $50,000 Capital One grant this week to support the Tribal Housing Excellence Academy (THE Academy), an innovative initiative to increase the number and types of housing on Tribal lands. THE Academy develops a core of Native housing entities with the skills to manage housing development themselves, rather than relying on outside consultants.

Tribal Housing Excellence (THE Academy) application period now open

Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) and Native Capital Access (NCA) will accept applications for the Tribal Housing Excellence Academy (THE Academy) until September 1, 2016. An application webinar will be offered July 19 at 11:00 am PDT.