Project Grant A21AP10266

The Spirit Lake Tribe was awarded a $138,750 project grant from the Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Central Office to conduct a tourism feasibility study from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2023. The grant was awarded under the Indian Economic Development program (CFDA 15.032), which aims to assist Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments in developing sustainable economic opportunities. Funding will support the Spirit Lake Tribe in analyzing the viability of...

The Hualapai Tribe was awarded a $150,000 Project Grant from the Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs under the Indian Economic Development federal grant program (CFDA 15.032) to develop a 10-year tourism development plan. The Tribe will use the funding to hire a consulting firm to assist with planning efforts, including attending a workshop in Washington D.C. on tribal tourism. Specifically, the consultant will work with the Tribe to create a strategic plan focused on expanding...

Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness received a $105,000 Project Grant award from the Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs under the Indian Economic Development program (CFDA 15.032) to conduct a feasibility study for the Wabanaki Way Indigenous tourism experience. The study will assess opportunities to connect and support tribal tourism operations between the Gathering Place campground in Millinocket, Maine and the Wolastoq Inn and Suites and Wilderness Pines Campground managed by...

The Crow Tribe of Indians was awarded a $112,771 project grant from the Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs under the Indian Economic Development program (CFDA 15.032) to develop an Apsalooke Tourism Action Plan from March 2023 through March 2024. The plan will strengthen tourism development on the Crow Indian Reservation in five key areas: upgrading facilities at the Teepee Capital of the World campground; creating an Apsalooke curation facility and cultural museum; developing...

The Hopi Tribe was awarded a $180,000 Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Development Support for Planning Organizations federal grant program (CFDA 11.302). Through this funding, the Hopi Tribe will update and implement their Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. They will collaborate with Northern Arizona University to host business development education and training events. The tribe will also evaluate infrastructure...

This $536,200 Project Grant from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration supports the Pueblo of Jemez in developing a feasibility study for the tribe's energy independence. The study will outline strategies for the tribe to acquire or develop the necessary energy infrastructure to be carbon neutral and utilize 100% clean energy, delivering a path towards economic development. It will analyze renewable energy generation capacity and workforce development opportunities to...

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation was awarded a $107,520 project grant through the Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Central Office's Indian Economic Development program to conduct a feasibility assessment for fiber broadband deployment across its 121.5 square mile reservation in rural northeast Kansas. The grant-funded assessment will analyze the financial components critical to ensuring long-term success of a fiber broadband network, including a financial analysis,...

The Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe received a $142,000 Project Grant award from the Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Central Office. The grant funding supports the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe's The Point Development Highest & Best Use Feasibility Study. The study will analyze potential highest and best use options for the Tribe's The Point property located in Kingston, Washington. The feasibility study will help inform the Tribe's long-term planning and development of the...

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe received a $857,119 Project Grant award from the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration under the Economic Adjustment Assistance program. The two-year award will fund the Akwesasne Tourism Business Support Project to provide technical assistance, product testing, and tourism-specific training to Native American small businesses in Hogansburg, New York. The project aims to coordinate stakeholders and bolster robust tourism offerings on the Saint...

The Economic Development Administration of the Department of Commerce awarded $180,000 under the Economic Development Support for Planning Organizations program (CFDA 11.302) to the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of the Fort Hall Reservation of Idaho. This three-year project grant will support the Tribes' planning efforts to achieve sustainable economic growth, preserve their culture and traditions, and maintain self-sufficiency as outlined in the 1868 Fort Bridger Treaty. Specifically, the funding...