Project Grant 23A60IA000084

The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration awarded a $172,997 Project Grant to Little Big Horn Community College (LBHC) under the Native American Employment and Training program (CFDA 17.265). The grant will support employment and training activities for American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian individuals to: 1) develop their academic, occupational, and literacy skills; 2) make them more competitive in the workforce and provide entrepreneurial training; and 3) promote the economic and social development of tribal communities. Key services to be provided include career services, follow-up counseling/support, and training aligned with WIOA Section 134. Expected outcomes involve employment, earnings, credential attainment, and skill gains. As a Tribal College and 1994 Land Grant Institution, LBHC has extensive experience managing federal grants focused on workforce development, cultural preservation, and community initiatives benefitting Native American populations in Montana.