Akiptan is a South Dakota Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) located on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation. With NAAF funding Akiptan will continue to serve Tribal borrowers all over Indian country, to meet the agriculture needs of producers. Upon receiving a loan, those granted will be provided one on one technical assistance, business planning, and risk management tools. NAAF funds will also help beginning farmers and ranchers receive equity grants along with their loan proceeds to assist with the purchase of specific assets.
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The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) provides grants to eligible organizations for business assistance, agricultural education, technical support, and advocacy services to support Native farmers and ranchers.
The charitable trust was created by the settlement of the landmark Keepseagle v. Vilsack class-action lawsuit. NAAF is the largest philanthropic organization devoted solely to serving the Native American farming and ranching community.