“Supporting the BACKBONES of our Nations”

NWL is proud to announce our Matriarch Response Loan Fund to support Native women entrepreneurs during this challenging time. Based on data collected from our network and community, we have partnered with Nusenda Credit Union to offer Co-Op Capital, a unique loan program that offers affordable capital that does not rely upon credit score or collateral. Matriarch Response Loan Fund is how we plant seeds amidst a storm to revolutionize systems and inspire innovation while continuing to center Native women entrepreneurs.

It is our experience Native women business owners are often the Backbones of our Nations and are relied upon to support the varying needs of family and communities. With that in mind, these funds can be used for housing, business rent, utilities, food, and support to pivot your business.

LOAN DETAILS

Loans are available for Native women entrepreneurs in the amounts of $2,000-$5,000 with a 0% interest rate and no repayment for 90 days!

OUR COMMITMENT:

We want you to be successful and cared for during this time and in the future. We will provide you with:

Access to resources such as capital & technical assistance with our entrepreneurial serving organization partners.
Access to our online platform in partnership with Ureeka
Access to our online retreats and webinars
If selected, we ask you to take one financial literacy opportunity with Nusenda

HOW TO APPLY:

Please fill out our 15 minute online application. We will accept applications May 5, 2020 through May 15, 2020, 6:00 pm (MST) Due to limited capacity, we will not make any exceptions or deadline extensions or be able to provide an explanation of why or why not you were selected. You will be notified either way if you are approved or not by May 29th, 2020.