Native american tourism and improving visitor experience

The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs has awarded a $1,518,818.81 Cooperative Agreement to The National Center For American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED), a non-profit, minority-owned, and Native American-owned organization located in Mesa, Arizona. This award is funded through the Indian Economic Development Federal Grant Program (CFDA 15.032), which supports economic development initiatives for federally recognized Native American tribes.

The award will support NCAIED in delivering technical assistance, entrepreneurial training, market intelligence, business counseling, and strategic development initiatives to enhance the competitiveness and sustainability of Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian small businesses. Key focus areas include facilitating networking, providing contracting support, and sponsoring events like the Reservation Economic Summit to promote visibility for Native American business development. The award period runs from Jul 10, 2024 to Jul 9, 2029.