The kiowa tribe KT a federally recognized tribe with tribal headquarters in carnegie, oklahoma is seeking a grant award of 75,000 through the office of indian energy and economic development oied…

The kiowa tribe KT a federally recognized tribe with tribal headquarters in carnegie, oklahoma is seeking a grant award of 75,000 through the office of indian energy and economic development oied through the native american business development institute nabdi of the bureau of indian affairs BIA , an agency of the department of the interior DOI the purpose of the grant funds is to undertake a market analysis and feasibility study, in collaboration with an outside firm to be identified to determine the highest and best use of the indian city property the property is approximately 197 35 acres and is located 3 5 miles southwest of anadarko, oklahoma the KT currently holds the deed to the indian city property, but the buildings and property have fallen into a state of disrepair and will need to be revitalized and or rebuilt for new purposes the KT leadership has identified the revitalization of the indian city property project to be a high priority undertaking and has recently taken initial steps to kick off the project the overall goal of the revitalization of the indian city property project is to establish an economic development enterprise which will honor the kiowa tribe, bring pride to our citizens and to create benefits for the kiowa tribe and our stakeholders more, specifically, the objectives of our project are to allow the KT 1 to establish and operate a profitable tribal enterprise which creates a valued asset for our tribal citizens and generates revenue for the kiowa tribe,2 to develop employment and job creation opportunities for kiowa tribe citizens and families, both directly and indirectly,3 to establish and contribute a unique offering within the native american cultural tourism landscape in oklahoma, AND4 to strengthen, promote and showcase kiowa tribe cultural heritage and language revitalization efforts this proposal specifically seeks to secure nabdi funds to engage an external consulting firm to undertake the following proposed work objectives 1 to communicate and create understanding among the kiowa tribe citizens of the vision and aims of the revitalization of the indian city property project,2 to undertake a market analysis of possible enterprise offerings which could be included within the indian city property,3 to develop a feasibility study to determine the highest and best use of the indian city property, AND4 to participate in the DOI oied sponsored grantee program an in person, 3 day meeting held in washington, DC during the year of the grant award the proposed feasibility study of the kiowa tribes indian city project will help facilitate informed decision making by the KT leadership and citizenry regarding the planning, design, operation, and marketing of the facility towards the realization of a brighter economic future for the KT the proposed feasibility study will ensure a more successful venture which can contribute to addressing economic development challenges resulting from the covid 19 pandemic