Matriarch Creative Fund

We are proud to announce the funding of 20 Native women creative entrepreneurs with specialties ranging from culinary arts, photography, and fashion through the Matriarch Creative Fund. Each recipient received a low-interest loan ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 for their small business goals. These entrepreneurs will also get access to technical support and mentorship through our Circle of Support in partnership with New Mexico Community Capital. 

The Circle of Support is a technical assistance and mentorship program uniquely tailored to meet the needs of our Matriarch Creative Fund recipients. NMCC’s program management team, Hillary Frost and Henry Jake Foreman are spearheading this program to bring their expertise and experienced mentors to support entrepreneurs through cohort-centered workshops, custom technical assistance, loan repayment support, and access to their suite of programs such as the Business and Marketing Essentials. To learn more about NMCC and their programming, follow them at @nmccap or visit their website at https://nmccap.org/.

This fund is one of other funds we are launching to increase access to capital for our network. Stay tuned for upcoming opportunities especially if you’re ready to level up and invest in your business dreams and goals!

* NWL’s definition of women is inclusive of all woman identifying relatives which include cis-women, trans-women, non-binary, two spirit and gender fluid relatives. 

*UsingNDN Collective's definition: Indigenous Creator: An individual or entity engaged in creating, practicing, or demonstrating art as part of one’s livelihood or income generation. All art forms and genres are eligible, including but not limited to digital design, jewelry making, traditional or culturally significant art forms, fashion, music, media production, tactile or other 3D or 2D art forms.