Rising Ioway Community Development
Building Economic Strength Through Community-Led Development
Rising Ioway is a community development corporation serving Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska members through culturally-grounded economic development, financial education, and capacity building guided by our RISE framework.
Our Mission
Economic sovereignty, built by our own people
Rising Ioway exists to build economic sovereignty for the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska. We create opportunities for financial education, entrepreneurship, sustainable housing, and community development that strengthen our people and preserve our self-determination for generations to come.
The Framework
The RISE Framework
Reclamation
Reclaiming economic power and traditional practices. Restoring what has been disrupted. Regenerating sustainable cycles of community wealth for future generations.
Investment
Building financial, social, and human capital. Supporting microloans, skills development, and the networks that strengthen our community from within.
Sovereignty
Self-determination in economic decisions. Community-led development. Cultural grounding and authentic pathways to prosperity on our own terms.
Empowerment
Financial literacy and education. Entrepreneurship support and mentoring. Giving our community the tools and agency to shape our economic future.
Who We Serve
Wherever you live, you belong here
Rising Ioway serves all Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska members, whether you live on or off the reservation. Our programs are designed to meet you where you are—from financial education to business development to community planning—with services that respect your goals and your connection to our community. We also strive to support the families and communities our members are part of, recognizing that strong individuals build strong communities. Empowering tribal members to thrive both within the Tribe and in their broader communities is central to our mission.
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