This EDA planning investment supports the development and implementation of a comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS) for the region served by the chippewa cree tribe of the rocky BOY?S…

The Economic Development Administration awarded the Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy Reservation $153,000 on October 1, 2025, under the Economic Development Support for Planning Organizations program (CFDA 11.302) to develop and implement a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for the region served by the tribe, comprising Chouteau and Hill counties in Montana. The CEDS process will bring together public and private sectors to create an economic development roadmap designed to diversify and strengthen the regional economy. Performance occurs in Box Elder, Montana, with a period of performance through September 30, 2028.

This EDA planning investment supports the development and implementation of a comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS) for the region served by the chippewa cree tribe of the rocky BOY?S reservation, which comprises the counties of chouteau and hill. The CEDS process is designed to bring together the public and private sectors in the creation of an economic development roadmap to diversify and strengthen the regional economy.