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Four Bands Community Fund: Business Loans

past
opportunity
Grant
total funding
Varies
Stage
Stage 4 - I'm ready to scale my venture
Stage 1 - I have an idea
Stage 2 - I'm ready to test my idea
Stage 3 - I'm ready to refine my venture
application deadline
December 31, 2025
LOCATION
Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation and South Dakota
funding Type
Loan
funding PERIOD

Four Bands’ loan fund program is available for Native American and permanent residents of the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation, as well as enrolled tribal members who reside in the state of South Dakota.

Loan applicants may be required to complete our CREATE business training course and develop a business plan.

About Our Loans

We offer a range of business loan products to help entrepreneurs in any stage of business development. Whether you are just starting up or are an established firm looking for a line of credit, we can help you.

Our business loans can be used for equipment and inventory purchases, working capital, acquisition of land or buildings, construction of buildings, and/or leasehold improvements for a commercial space.

Options

  • Micro Loan (under $50,000) - The Micro Loan is a great financing solution for the beginning entrepreneur. It can provide the start-up capital necessary to launch a new small-scale business venture or to expand an existing business. Terms: Interest Rates 8-10%*, Length of Repayment up to 10 Years (based on collateral life
  • Small Business Loan ($50,001 - $400,000) - Our Small Business Loan is a perfect solution for the entrepreneur looking to start or expand operations on a larger scale. Terms: Interest Rates 6-8%*, Length of Repayment up to 20 Years
  • Business Line of Credit - The Business Line of Credit can be used by existing businesses to meet cash flow needs. Terms: Interest Rates 6-10%*, Length of Repayment up to 12 months
  • Ag Business Loan (up to $400,000) - The Ag Loan is a great financing solution for beginning or existing ag producers. It can provide the start up capital necessary to launch a new operation or expand an existing one. Terms: Interest Rates 5.5-7%*, Length of Repayment up to 20 years (based on collateral life)

To Get Started

Fill out the form on this page. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.

Learn more about Four Bands Community Fund

More about Four Bands Community Fund

Established in 2000, Four Bands Community Fund is a nonprofit organization that has emerged as a leader in the Native American community and economic development movement. We are a leading organization on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation as well as in the state of South Dakota in the areas of small business development, business lending, financial literacy, and youth entrepreneurship. Our programs and services translate the traditional Lakota values of self-sufficiency, wise resource management, and a spirit of entrepreneurship into practical applications for today’s modern economy.

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