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Welcome!

Lakota Funds is a community development finance organization actively promoting socio-economic sustainability of the Oglala Lakota Oyate (people) on the Pine Ridge Reservation through culturally appropriate strategies including business loans, technical assistance, and targeted community and business development.

Business Lending Services

Lakota Funds started as a micro lender in 1987, and has since helped over 1600 craft people and artisits. Over $4.2 million has been invested in our community, and our loan size has grown from $500 to $200,000, for everyone from small artists to resorts, contractors and stores.

Loans Products

Lakota Funds offers the following business loans in amounts ranging from as little as $200 up to $200,000.

o Micro Loans - $5,000 or less o Artisan Loans - $5,000 or less o Small Loans - $5,001 - $25,000 o Artisan Loans - $5,001 - $25,000 o Business Loans - $25,000 - $200,000

Today, thanks to their vision, dedication, work and the support of people like you, Lakota Funds has lent out over $4,200,491.02 to over 331 businesses and helped to create over 947 jobs.

Click here to apply for a business loan

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you want help with a business plan, marketing ideas, cash flow, skills assessment, or other key element of making your new or existing business feasible, viable, and desireable? Click here to see who you can work with and what they can do for you.

Do you want to apply for a loan now? Click here to go to our online loan application. Or, click here to go to information and choice about someone to help with the application.

Do you want to make a contribution to Lakota Funds? Click here.

Do you want to loan some money to Lakota Funds to relend to tribal members as capital for their new or expanding businesses? Click here.

Lakota Trade Center Space Available, Suite 106, 1100 Square Ft. For more information call Darrell Twiss at 605-455-2500 or Email