Youth IDA Program

Lakota Funds offers a matched savings, or Individual Development Account (IDA), program to teach our Lakota youth the value and benefits of saving money. Youth IDA Program participants combine personal financial skills and asset-specific training with group meetings and a savings plan that earns them two dollars for each dollar saved. Youth IDA Program participants can deposit up to $600, and Lakota Funds will deposit up to $1,200, for a grand total of $1,800 to be used for asset-specific asset purchases.

Eligibility Guidelines

Participant must be 14-17 years old.
Participant must be at least a Freshman in high school on the Pine Ridge Reservation.
Participant must have parent or guardian consent.
To qualify for the Youth IDA Program, your gross household income must fit within the income guidelines below.

Household Size
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Maximum Gross Household Income
$21,780
$29,420
$37,060
$44,700
$52,340
$59,980
$75,260

Program Requirements

Complete the Financial Literacy class prior to opening account.
Make minimum monthly deposit of $25.
Attend monthly IDA support meeting.
Complete asset-specific training.
Save for at least 6 months and up to 24 months.
Savings goal must be for college, a business, or buying a home.

Steps to Enroll

If you meet the eligibility guidelines, you may take the following steps to enroll in the Lakota Tiwahe Family Asset Building Project.

1. Complete Adult Pre-Application Monthly Obligation Form
2. Call 605-455-2500 and schedule an interview appointment with Douglas Patton, Lakota Funds Success Coach.