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New Grounded Solutions Network Sector Growth Initiative Launches



We are excited to announce a new initiative that is designed to strengthen and expand shared equity homeownership programs nationwide. This initiative will support sector research and technical assistance for both established and emerging non-profit shared equity programs, including publicly accessible virtual learning sessions. 

2025 Learning Opportunities Schedule

Throughout 2025, we’re offering multiple free opportunities to deepen your understanding of shared equity programs and community land trusts (CLTs) through:

  • Additional scholarship opportunities for our six-hour Training Institute Online (TIO) courses, which offer deep dives on specific topics in shared equity homeownership. 
  • Educational webinars covering everything from foundational concepts to cutting-edge approaches;
  • Quarterly “Ask Me Anything” office hours with industry experts; and


While session topics, dates, and guest speakers are still being developed and will be updated throughout the year, a tentative schedule can be found below:


Session Topic 

Training Institute Online: CLT Basics and Beyond 
Ask Me Anything: CLT Basics  

Estate Planning as Part of Responsible Stewardship 

Ask Me Anything: Topic TBD 

Expanding and Retaining a Preferred Lender List 

Shared Equity Lending for Mortgage Lenders

Portfolio Development and Lending Capital for Shared Equity

Ask Me Anything: Mortgage Lending for Shared Equity Programs 

State HFA’s role to support CLT (SEP) homebuyers 

Training Institute Online: Post-Purchase Stewardship 
Training Institute Online: Pricing and Resale Formulas 
Ask Me Anything: Topic TBD 
Training
Wednesday, March 19, 2025, 2:00 pm – Friday, December 12, 2025, 4:00 pm ET
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