AKIPTAN
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(AH-KEEP-TAHN)
is the Lakota word for together, in a joint effort, cooperatively.
AKIPTAN
Mission statement
Akiptan's mission is to transform Native agriculture and food economies by delivering creative capital, leading paradigm changes, and enhancing producer prosperity across Indian Country.
Akiptan's mission is to transform Native agriculture and food economies by delivering creative capital, leading paradigm changes, and enhancing producer prosperity across Indian Country.
Vision statement
Akiptan envisions a future where Native producers across Indian Country have unrestricted, equitable access to capital, tools, and knowledge that support their growth and prosperity. Our systems reflect traditional values, responsiveness to needs, and drive innovation in food and agriculture, filling financial gaps and restoring Native stewardship with land, food, and economies.
WHO WE ARE
Akiptan continues to have a record demand of applications and while this means that our style of financing and technical assistance is needed, it is also generating a longer waiting period during the application process. However, our staff is doing the best that they can to process all applications in a timely manner, while also making sure that borrowers continue to receive proper technical assistance and beneficial financing. Please know that the timeline is currently a few months out from application submission to the Loan Committee for review. If you have concerns about the timeline of your application, please reach out to your loan officer or email us at info@akiptan.org.
Akiptan is a Native American Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that provides loans and technical assistance to agriculture producers across Indian Country.
Akiptan offers a whole suite of services that include financing youth, start ups, operating costs and ownership.
Our CDFI takes it a step further and works with the client to assist with technical support as well as provide financial literacy training to help create a knowledgeable borrower.
