This EDA investment supports the indian pueblo cultural center, INC

The Economic Development Administration awarded the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Inc. $3 million on September 29, 2025, under the Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities program (CFDA 11.300) to implement the Entrepreneur Complex Project in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The project delivers infrastructure and resources supporting Native entrepreneurs and others in food and agricultural industries. Work includes upgrading a standalone 1,500-square-foot refrigerated storage facility to enable efficient storage and distribution of fresh produce and processed goods, and constructing a fully equipped business center with technology for onsite and remote learning. These upgrades provide entrepreneurs with tools to scale operations, improve efficiency, and access broader markets while strengthening the local food system, addressing food insecurity, and promoting sustainable economic development throughout the region.

The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Inc., a tribally owned, minority-owned nonprofit located in Albuquerque, is the recipient. The period of performance runs through September 28, 2030. This is a Project Grant assistance type.

With implementing the entrepreneur complex project to deliver enhanced infrastructure and resources to support native entrepreneurs and others in the food and agricultural industries in albuquerque, new mexico. The project work involves upgrading a standalone 1,500-square-foot refrigerated storage facility to enable efficient storage and distribution of fresh produce and processed goods, and a fully equipped business center with technology for onsite and remote learning. These upgrades will provide entrepreneurs with tools to scale their operations, improve efficiency, and access broader markets. Once completed, the project will help expand facilities to support strengthening the local food system, addressing food insecurity, and promoting sustainable economic development throughout the region.