CAC 2026 EVENT DETAILS
Mark your calendars for June 2-4, 2026!
Join us in Bangor, Maine, for three unforgettable days filled with connection, celebration, and inspiring speakers.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Location:
Cross Insurance Center
515 Main Street • Bangor, Maine
*********REGISTER HERE*********
Travel:
• Bangor International Airport (BGR) is the closest and most convenient option.
• Portland International Jetport (PWM) is another option, approximately a two hour drive from Bangor.
Book Your Room:
We strongly recommend you book your room now, as they are filling quickly. View properties and room block codes HERE.
If we don’t fill the room blocks early, they will close on May 1, 2026. Please note the discounted rates are available from the arrival date of June 1 through departure date of June 5. Longer stays are available at a higher room rate (contact the properties for more information).
Sponsor CAC
Click HERE to view our sponsorship booklet. For any questions or other partnership opportunities, please contact Senior Director of Advancement, Tawny Wilson, at tawny@oweesta.org.
Native CDFI Capital Access Convening Travel Stipends
We are excited to announce that we will again be offering CAC travel stipends ($2,000 per organization). The funds may be used for: per diems, airfare, hotel fees, and/or transportation to and from the event.
Stipend recipients will be asked to complete an event survey. Once the survey is submitted, reviewed, and attendance has been confirmed, funds will be provided.
Please click HERE to complete a brief application. We will accept one application per organization; just list the number of staff members you’d like to include. Only 501(c)(3) or 7871 organizations are eligible to apply (and organizations must be active in Sam.gov).
Deadline: Friday, March 20, 2026
NCDFI Industry Achiever Awards: Call for Nominations
Nominations are now open through March 27 for the Annual Native CDFI Industry Achiever Awards — a special opportunity to celebrate the dedication, talent, and impact of those strengthening Native communities through their work.
These awards honor outstanding Native CDFI professionals whose leadership, commitment, and passion elevate their organizations and advance service to their communities.
2025 awardees pictured with Oweesta’s CEO, L to R: George Moody (Nimiipuu Community Development Fund), Ann Whittemore (Tamalpais Trust), Chrystel Cornelius (Oweesta Corporation), Julie Nolen (Cook Inlet Lending Center), and Frances Hosten (CDFI of the Tohono O’odham Nation).
Recipients will be recognized at the Native CDFI Capital Access Convening, June 2–4 in Bangor, Maine, where we gather to uplift shared progress and collective achievement across the industry.
We invite you to nominate someone whose work inspires you — whether a colleague, partner, or team member whose contributions deserve recognition. Two awardees will be celebrated before the Native CDFI community at the Native CDFI Awards Gala on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Each recipient and their nominator will be invited to share their story and highlight their accomplishments during the event.
Join us in honoring those whose dedication and excellence make this work possible and continue to move Native CDFIs forward. Please note: They must attend the Capital Access Convening in order to be eligible for an award.
To submit your nomination, please email a nomination letter/email (with name and contact information for the nominee) to Heather Rademacher Taylor at heather@oweesta.org.
Marketplace and Exhibitor Showcase
As part of our Native CDFI Capital Access Convening, we’re once again hosting a marketplace and an exhibitor booth area. Click HERE to view the flyer and learn more!
About CAC
Held each year, the Capital Access Convening (CAC) provides an important opportunity for practitioners, investors, and funders to focus on the impact Native CDFIs are making in their communities, take advantage of practitioner-focused trainings on expanding investment opportunities, housing sector lending, green financing initiatives, and much more, and also celebrate one another.
Over the years, the annual Native CDFI Capital Access Convening is the premier event for the Native CDFI movement. This multi-day event includes intensive training for Native CDFIs, a closed-door session for funders and investors, and networking opportunities. Together, we build on our collective voice to advance economic justice across Indian Country.
Sponsor the NCDFI Capital Access Convening
As our largest national gathering, the Capital Access Convening consistently offers inspiring plenaries, various training sessions, and valuable networking opportunities. Sponsoring the CAC provides a unique opportunity to engage with grassroots Native CDFI leaders, join strategic discussions on financial inclusion, and showcase your leadership and commitment to economic justice. Supporting the Capital Access Convening is one of the most impactful ways to advance Indigenous economic justice.
View our sponsorship booklet HERE. To discuss partnership opportunities, please reach out to Oweesta’s Sr. Director of Advancement, Tawny Wilson (tawny@oweesta.org).
