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California Resources and Training (CARAT) is a private non-profit founded in 1994 to integrate and build the capacity of the technical assistance industry in California. As a statewide initiative, CARAT's focus has been on enhancing the quality of technical assistance throughout California. CARAT's intent is to assist in building capacity and encourage and stimulate partnerships between lending institutions and technical assistance providers.
Save the Date!
13th Annual CARAT & CEDLI Luncheon on October 12, 2010
See more information and register here.
CARAT would like to thank 2009 sponsors:
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Three CDFI industry leaders created the $200MM Communities at Work Fund. This Fund will provide flexible capital to Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) loan funds that lend to nonprofit and for profit small businesses, charter schools and other community service organizations in low-income and low-wealth communities. For more information, click here.
View the recently released names of the 2010 Wells Fargo TA Initiative Awardees!
CARAT offered a series of successful training seminars from January to June, 2010.
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