Areas Served: Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Malheur, Morrow, Umatilla and Wheeler Counties.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Greater Eastern Development Corporation address the special financing needs of Native American businesses on the Umatilla and Burns-Paiute Reservations and have developed the Native American Entrepreneurial Revolving Loan Fund.
The USDA’s Office of Rural Development granted money to GEODC, which then re-lends it to small businesses in designated enterprise communities.
In addition to NEERLF funds, the borrower and a commercial lender also contribute toward overall project financing.
This program is available to members of any federally recognized tribe The borrower may be required to take a business owner training course offered by CTUIR or their local SBDC.
Contact InformationGreater Eastern Oregon Development Corporation
Address: P. O. Box 1041
City: Pendleton
State: Oregon
Website:
http://www.geodc.net/LoansUnder250.htm#NAERLF
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