San Carlos Apache Tribe Relending Program

The San Carlos Apache Tribe Relending Program is a Tribally Owned Firm and Tribal Government-registered entity focused on providing financial services and support to Native American communities. Registered in SAM.gov since November 2014, the organization operates as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) dedicated to delivering affordable financial products and services to underserved rural and urban low-income Native populations. The program aims to build financial capacity, provide technical assistance, and drive economic revitalization within Native American communities across the United States.

Through federal grant awards from the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, the San Carlos Apache Tribe Relending Program has secured significant funding to support its mission. In June 2021, the organization received a $200,000 Project Grant through the CDFI Rapid Response Program to provide loans and financial assistance to communities and businesses impacted by COVID-19 on the San Carlos Apache reservation. More recently, in November 2024, they were awarded a $400,000 grant under the Native Initiatives program to expand their lending capabilities and organizational sustainability. Additionally, the program has been involved in a sub-grant award with The Johns Hopkins University for the Southwest Hub for American Indian Youth Suicide Prevention Research, demonstrating their commitment to broader community development and support beyond direct financial services. These grants highlight the organization's multifaceted approach to addressing economic challenges and supporting Native American communities through targeted financial interventions and research initiatives.