Deadline: 27-Jun-22
The Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development (OIED), through its Native American Business Development Institute (NABDI), is soliciting grant proposals from eligible federally recognized Tribes and Tribal organizations.
NABDI award funding will be used to explore business solutions by obtaining technical assistance through the hiring of consultants to perform feasibility studies for those economic development opportunities.
In addition to feasibility studies, NABDI grants may fund business plans for the eligible applicant's goals for economic opportunity and recovery, such as the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
NABDI awards may be used to develop business plans for eligible applicant's goals for economic opportunity and recovery, such as the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The IOED administers this program through its Division of Economic Development (DED).
The funding periods and amounts referenced in this solicitation are subject to the availability of non-recurring appropriation funds of the BIA budget at the time of award, as well as the Department of the Interior (DOI) and Indian Affairs priorities at the time of the award. Neither DOI nor Indian Affairs will be held responsible for proposal or application preparation costs. Publication of this solicitation does not obligate DOI or Indian Affairs to award any specific grant or to obligate all or any part of available funds. Future funding is subject to the availability of appropriations and cannot be guaranteed. DOI or Indian Affairs may cancel or withdraw this solicitation at any time.
Funding Information
- Award Ceiling: $75,000
- Award Floor: $25,000
Eligibility Criteria
- Active American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments)
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The applicant determines who will conduct its feasibility study or business plan. An applicant has several choices, including but not limited to:
- Universities and colleges;
- Private consulting firms; or
- Non-academic, non-profit entities.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=339846