Purpose:
Assist start-up or expanding Native American businesses in Montana

Award Amount:
Up to $14,000 per award

Grant Application Period:
July 1, 2022 to August 31, 2022

Eligible Applicants:
Enrolled members of federally recognized tribes based in Montana and enrolled members of the Little Shell Tribe residing in Montana

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Purpose:
The Native American Business Advisors (NABAs) Grant is a fund to support native organizations that offer business and credit counseling, and application support to Native American businesses in Montana

Award Amount:
$20,000 per tribal government or subgrantee per fiscal year

Grant Application Period:
June 1, 2022 to July 16, 2022

Eligible Applicants:
Native American development organizations that have offered technical assistance services to pre-venture and established Native American businesses in Montana

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Purpose:
The Native American Collateral Support (NACS) Program addresses the lack of access to capital for Native American-owned businesses. This program was developed from the feedback of a diverse set of stakeholders that prioritized the development of a financial product and pathway for Native businesses to access financing and capitalize the launch and growth of their businesses.

Eligible Applicants:
An eligible borrower is a Native American-owned business with a structure that is a recognized entity under Montana or tribal law that is registered with the Montana Secretary of State's Office or under respective tribal ordinances. Borrowers shall complete a Native American Business Owner Certification Form and submit it with their application.

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