Indian Tribal Land Acquisition Loan Program

FSA's Indian Tribal Land Acquisition Loan Program is a valuable resource to help Tribes become owners of additional property within the reservation to advance and increase current operations, provide financial prospects for Native American Communities, increase agricultural productivity, and save farmland for future generations. Through FSA’s innovative programming, American Indian and Alaska Native tribal governments have the ability to create sustainable and community-driven solutions to rural community challenges. This loan program is financed and serviced by the Farm Service Agency. Funding comes from Congressional appropriations as part of the USDA budget.

• Federally recognized Indian tribes buying land within their reservation boundaries.

• The tribe must show it can repay the loan.

• The tribe must provide a comprehensive plan for using the land to promote agricultural production or other economic development.

• Loan amount: no set maximum. The amount is based on the tribe's financial needs and ability to repay.

• Interest rate: set by FSA. FSA describes its rates as competitive and generally lower than conventional loans.

• Repayment: up to 30 years, with the possibility of annual installments.

• Uses: buying land within the reservation, promoting agricultural activities and supporting economic development projects.

Follow the instructions to complete the FSA-2620 form. Submit the finished form to your local FSA office. At that time, you may be asked to complete additional FSA forms.

• USDA Office of Tribal Relations

• USDA Council for Native American Farming and Ranching

• National Agricultural Library: Tribal Communities Resources and Planning Tools

• Indian Land Tenure Foundation

• Alaska Federation of Natives