Small Business Micro Loans

Micro loans from $100 up to $25,000 at 4% (the Cherokee Nation Prime Rate) for tribal member entrepreneurs launching or growing small businesses in the 14-county service area.

AvailableCounty

Operated byTribal

Who qualifies

Any enrolled tribal citizen

Enrolled member of any federally recognized tribe operating a business within the Cherokee Nation 14-county service area.

How to apply

PhoneEmailIn-Person

Contact the Small Business Assistance Center at 918-453-5536 or sbac@cherokee.org to request a loan application.

Where it's available

14-county Cherokee Nation reservation in northeastern Oklahoma

Tahlequah, OK

Get in touch

Phone918-453-5536 Websitewww.cherokee.org/all-services/commerce-services/small-business-assistance-center Emailsbac@cherokee.org

OfficeTahlequah, OK

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Last verified against the official source on 2026-04-04.

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Small Business Micro Loans

Micro loans from $100 up to $25,000 at 4% (the Cherokee Nation Prime Rate) for tribal member entrepreneurs launching or growing small businesses in the 14-county service area.

Who's eligible

Any Enrolled Tribal Member

Enrolled member of any federally recognized tribe operating a business within the Cherokee Nation 14-county service area.

Where it's offered

County

14-county Cherokee Nation reservation in northeastern Oklahoma

Location:

Tahlequah, OK

How to apply

Contact the Small Business Assistance Center at 918-453-5536 or sbac@cherokee.org to request a loan application.

Phone Email In-Person

Last verified against the official source on 2026-04-04.