Structuring Opportunity Zones for Tribal Nations

Leases and Collaborative Ventures

Because federal trust land is not available for use as conventional collateral, Tribal Opportunity Zone frameworks significantly depend on:

• Long-term ground leases
• Tribal joint ventures
• The use of Section 17 corporations

Sovereign Immunity Waivers

Additionally, investors are required to negotiate customized waivers of sovereign immunity to safeguard capital contributions and loans within tribal territories.