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Native American Business Loan Program

Provides loans to enrolled members of Minnesota-based federally recognized tribes for starting or expanding businesses.

About this program

The Native American Business Loan Program supports business development by enrolled members of federally recognized Minnesota-based tribes. Loans can help finance startup or expansion costs for eligible businesses and are made through DEED to improve access to capital for Native American entrepreneurs in Minnesota.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants are enrolled members of federally recognized Minnesota-based tribes who are starting or expanding eligible businesses in Minnesota.

Requirements

  • Applicant must be an enrolled member of a federally recognized Minnesota-based tribe.
  • Business must be located in Minnesota.
  • Loan must support eligible startup or expansion costs.