Lakota Funds and the Lakota Federal Credit Union are partnering to ensure farmers, ranchers, and small business owners located on the Pine Ridge Reservation and surrounding areas will receive all the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds they are eligible for. Ag producers may be eligible for forgivable loans up to […]
Seeking to Fill Position for Ag Lender!
Lakota Funds, a Native American community loan fund, based on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota, is currently hiring for an Ag Lender. As a nonprofit organization, our mission is to promote economic sustainability on the Pine Ridge Reservation and geographic service area, through business loans, technical assistance, […]
Native American Homeownership Featured on Freddie Mac Podcast
During the Freddie Mac Home Starts Here podcast, James Cromartie from Freddie Mac and Tawney Brunsch (Executive Director of Lakota Funds) discuss the realities of homeownership. They outline, not only the challenges, but also the exciting headway that is being made to increase homeownership opportunities in Native communities.
Lakota Funds Designated as Partner Agency for SD CARES Housing Assistance Program
If you have been financially impacted due to COVID-19, the SD CARES Housing Assistance Program (SDCHAP) may provide temporary rental, mortgage, or utility assistance for South Dakota residents who: Owe past-due rent or utilities because they have experienced a particular loss due to COVID-19; Have incomes at or below 115% […]
We’re Hiring
Asset Development Specialist SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES As a full-time position, our Asset Development Specialist will: Teach Financial Literacy and Homebuyer Education classes Work closely with clients on an individual basis to help them meet their homeownership and asset development goals by providing financial coaching and assistance QUALIFICATIONS The […]
COVID-19 Resources
COVID-19 Resources We have compiled a list of resources we think might be helpful to our community members as they are dealing with the impacts of COVID-19. As we get new information, we’ll continue to update this page. Please check back regularly. For Small Businesses Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Are […]
Modified Operations in Response to COVID-19
The health, safety, and well-being of our staff and community members is our top priority. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Lakota Funds will be making some adjustments in our daily operations while continuing to provide access to our programs. Effective Wednesday, March 25, 2020, we will transition to a […]
Tawney Brunsch joins Community Advisory Council (CAC)
The Federal Reserve Board in late October 2019 announced four new members of its Community Advisory Council (CAC), one of them being our very own Tawney Brunsch, Executive Director of Lakota Funds. Tawney and the other new members will serve three-year terms beginning in 2020. The CAC is composed […]
Job Announcement: Janitor/Maintenance
This is a part-time position, approximately 20 hours per week. The Janitor/Maintenance will perform routine cleaning and maintenance services at the Lakota Trade Center building, haul trash from the Eagle Nest Housing twice weekly, mow grass during summer months at Lakota Trade Center and Eagle Nest Housing. Detailed job duties […]
From Chef to Restaurateur, Stacey Livermont Purchases Piesano’s Pacchia
As the 10th annual Small Business Saturday approaches, Stacey Livermont (Oglala Sioux) is celebrating her entry into restaurant ownership at Piesano’s Pacchia after 20 years as the pizzeria’s chef. She began working at Piesano’s in 1999, just three years after the restaurant opened, and has become an integral part of […]