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Oweesta Corporation — Native CDFI Lending & Capacity

First Nations Oweesta Corporation

National Native CDFI intermediary. Lends to and trains local Native CDFIs, which in turn make small farm, food, and business loans in Indian Country. Start here to find the Native lender closest to you.

Typical award
Loans through partner Native CDFIs, commonly $2,500–$250,000
Deadline
Rolling — contact the nearest Native CDFI
Type of support
Loans & credit · Tribal & Native-led capital
Who can apply
Tribal, Non-profit, Beginning / underserved
Fits these operations
Vegetables & produce, Mixed / diversified, Value-added & food business, Orchard & fruit

Am I eligible?

  • Native-owned farm, food business, or tribal enterprise
  • Service area of a partner Native CDFI (most states with tribal lands)
  • Willingness to complete lender-provided business coaching

How to apply

  1. 1Use the Oweesta partner directory to find the Native CDFI serving your area
  2. 2Call that lender and describe the operation and what the money is for
  3. 3Complete their intake and coaching requirements
  4. 4Submit financials and close the loan locally

What you'll need

  • Tribal enrollment or Native-owned business documentation
  • Simple business plan and use-of-funds list
  • Income records or projections

Timeline & contact

2–8 weeks depending on the partner lender
Get help: Oweesta Corporation, Longmont CO — partner directory on site

Ready to apply?

Applications go through First Nations Oweesta Corporation, not through this site. Open the official page below for eligibility rules, forms, and contacts. For federal programs it's worth calling your local USDA Service Center or Cooperative Extension office first — they help with paperwork for free and know what your county actually funds.

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This listing was last hand-checked August 2026.

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