
Spruce Root is a Native CDFI and nonprofit organization based in Juneau, Alaska, focused on fostering a sustainable and resilient economy in Southeast Alaska. It offers small business loans, technical assistance, and entrepreneurial training programs tailored to Indigenous and rural communities. Spruce Root also manages the Seacoast Trust, a $100 million fund supporting the Sustainable Southeast Partnership, which advances Indigenous-led stewardship, workforce development, and ecological restoration across the region. The organization is governed by Tribal and community leaders and partners closely with regional stakeholders, including Sealaska and The Nature Conservancy.
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Michael Ching
CDFI Directoe