Akiptan is a Native American Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) dedicated to supporting Tribal producers nationwide. They offer a range of financial products, including loans for youth initiatives, start-ups, operational costs, and ownership, alongside technical assistance and financial literacy training. Their mission is to address the ongoing challenge of capital access for Native producers. To date, Akiptan has provided over $27 million through 399 loans across 28 Tribal nations.
Without the expertise and commitment of their dedicated staff, capital access and producer impact would be significantly diminished. Akiptan’s project, “Bridging the Agriculture Gap,” aims to use funds to support the salaries and benefits of their loan department staff. This will enable them to continue offering essential technical assistance and support to Native producers nationwide.
