Rbdg rural business coop native american enterprise grant

Award Details: Teesto Chapter - Navajo Nation received a $194,000 Rural Business Development Grant (CFDA 10.351) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Business Cooperative Services, awarded September 17, 2025, with a completion date of September 17, 2027.

Services Provided: Under this grant, Teesto Chapter - Navajo Nation will provide technical assistance and capital support to facilitate sustainable economic development and job creation within rural communities in Arizona. As an intermediary grantee, the organization will assist small and emerging private business enterprises that employ 50 or fewer new employees and project less than $1 million in gross revenue. The grant supports the program's core objectives of promoting economic development in rural areas with low-income populations, preserving existing jobs, and creating new employment opportunities, particularly in regions with elevated unemployment rates. The organization will maintain comprehensive records in accordance with federal regulations and coordinate with the USDA Rural Development office throughout the project period.