Business and entrepreneurship Language, culture and the arts

Artist Loan Program

The Artist Loan Program offers low-interest loans to qualified artists to assist with materials, equipment, and other expenses.

Cherokee Arts Center
Business and entrepreneurship

Business Licensing

Businesses must apply for and receive from the commission a retail sales license prior to establishing any place of business restricted tribal lands.

Tax Commission
Business and entrepreneurship Language, culture and the arts

Cherokee National Holiday

The Cherokee National Holiday commemorates the signing of the 1839 Cherokee Constitution and the Act of Union reuniting Cherokees both East and West.

Business and entrepreneurship

Commercial Tags

Commercial tags apply to all commercial trucks registering at 15,000 lbs. and under.

Tag Office
Business and entrepreneurship

Farm Tags

Farm vehicle tags are available for individuals who have a farm tax exempt card.

Tag Office
Business and entrepreneurship Land ownership and leasing

Fee to Trust

Fee-to-Trust involves a transfer of land to the United States of America to be held for the benefit of the Cherokee Nation tribe or an eligible Indian.

Real Estate Services
Business and entrepreneurship Voting and civic engagement

Grants

Community and Cultural Outreach offers grant programs that are set up to assist with the 14-county jurisdiction and at-large community organizations.

Community & Cultural Outreach
Business and entrepreneurship

Lead Certification/Accreditation Program

Information on the Cherokee Nation Lead Certification/Accreditation Program.

Secretary of Natural Resources Office
Business and entrepreneurship

Loan Programs

Cherokee Nation EDTA loan terms for commercial and consumer loans.

Commerce Services
Business and entrepreneurship

Pesticides Program

Information about the Cherokee Nation Pesticides Program.

Secretary of Natural Resources Office
Business and entrepreneurship Land ownership and leasing

Property Leasing

Agricultural, business and residential leasing on trust, restricted, and Cherokee Nation-owned property.

Real Estate Services
Business and entrepreneurship

Rural Energy for America Program Technical Assistance

Technical Assistance provided by Cherokee Nation to assist agricultural producers with applying for Rural Energy for America Program funding opportunities.

Secretary of Natural Resources Office
Business and entrepreneurship

SSBCI Loan Program

Cherokee Nation SSBCI expands access to capital for native-owned businesses through the US Treasury's State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI).

Commerce Services
Business and entrepreneurship

Tobacco Retail Licensing

Each business involving retail sales of tobacco within the Cherokee Nation must receive a license from the Tax Commission.

Tax Commission
Business and entrepreneurship

Tobacco Wholesale Licensing

Each business involving the wholesale sale of tobacco within the Cherokee Nation must receive a license from the Tax Commission.

Tax Commission