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Working together, WIEDC's four Native Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) coordinate and leverage resources to maximize access to loans, training and counseling to best serve Wisconsin Indian Country – both on and off federally recognized reservation communities.

Through collaboration, the WIEDC is working to build a strong, vibrant economy for Native American individuals, families, businesses, Tribal enterprises and communities by offering affordable lending opportunities and technical assistance in Wisconsin.

WIEDC Members work collectively to bring millions of dollars to Wisconsin Indian Country from corporations, foundations and government programs to deliver our continuum of loan products and capacity building development services to Native individuals, families, businesses and communities.

WIEDC provides support to our collaboration of four Native Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs).  For loan assistance, we encourage you to view our Members below.  You may select the one that best suits your needs, and they offer online applications on their individual websites.

First American Capital Corporation (FACC)

Serves Native American Entrepreneurs statewide, located on and off federally recognized reservations.

First Nations Community Financial (FNCF)

Serves the Ho-Chunk Nation and Native Americans statewide.

Woodland Financial Partners (WFP)

Formerly NiiCaP.  Serves the Menominee, Sokaogon and Lac du Flambeau communities and Native Americans statewide.

Wisconsin Native Loan Fund (WINLF)

Serves all Tribal communities and Native Americans in the state of Wisconsin.

Our Mission

The Wisconsin Indigenous Economic Development Corporation (WIEDC) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation.

Our mission is to expand Native economic development by building the financial sovereignty of Native individuals, families, Native-owned businesses, Tribal enterprises and communities in Wisconsin.

Key Strategic Partner

Through collaboration, WIEDC is building financial sovereignty for Native individuals, families, businesses and communities by providing affordable lending opportunities and financial training.

Our status as a Key Strategic Partner with the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) makes our work possible.

Our Impact

Together, WIEDC’s four Native Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) coordinate and leverage resources to maximize access to loans, training and counseling to best serve Wisconsin Indian Country.

Through June 30, 2023, WIEDC Members deployed business and consumer loans totaling $42,382,209.

Contact the WIEDC

If you are seeking assistance in launching or growing your business, please complete this form and email it to Ashley Rice, our Office Manager.