Northern Great Lakes Initiatives
Marquette, MI
- UEI
- XKLQDKGBJY15
- CAGE
- 7KJF8
- Primary NAICS
- Not on record
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt)
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 101 W Washington St Suite 9, Marquette, MI 49855, USA
- Website
- northerninitiatives.org
- Founded
- 1992
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Financials
- Diversified Financial Services
- Financial Services
- SIC code
- 61 Nondepository Institutions
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Recent federal awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern great lakes initiatives - MI | Office of the Chief Operating Officer | $382,856 | |
| SEC. 6022 rmap-rural micro develop organizations grants (disc) | Rural Business Cooperative Services | $20,960 | |
| Purpose: to promote economic revitalization and community development through investment in and financial assistance… | Community Development Financial Institutions Fund | $625,000 | |
| Northern great lakes initiatives - MI | Office of the Chief Operating Officer | $394,260 | |
| SEC. 6022 rmap-rural micro develop organizations grants (disc) | Rural Business Cooperative Services | $64,787 |
About Northern Great Lakes Initiatives
Northern Great Lakes Initiatives is a tax-exempt non-profit organization and Community Development Corporation headquartered in Marquette, Michigan, that has established itself as a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) with a strong track record of securing federal grant funding from multiple agencies. The organization specializes in providing microloans, business financing, technical assistance, training, and entrepreneurial development services to support small businesses and underserved populations, particularly those owned by women, minorities, and low-income individuals across the Northern Great Lakes region and surrounding areas.
Northern Great Lakes Initiatives has received substantial federal grant awards from several key agencies, demonstrating its expertise in economic development and small business support. The organization has been a consistent recipient of grants from the Small Business Administration's Office of Capital Access under the Microloan Program (CFDA 59.046), receiving multiple formula and project grants ranging from $200,000 to $887,852 to provide microloans up to $50,000 and associated technical assistance to start-up and growing small businesses. Additionally, the organization has received significant funding from the Treasury Department's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund for programs including the CDFI Rapid Response Program ($1.8 million) and ongoing CDFI general support awards for building organizational capacity and expanding lending activities in low-to-moderate income communities. Northern Great Lakes Initiatives has also been awarded grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services under the Section 6022 RMAP Rural Micro Development Organizations program and from the Minority Business Development Agency for providing technical assistance to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs. The organization's work has been further supported through sub-awards from the Local Initiatives Support Corporation, focusing on capacity building, systems integration, credit reporting capabilities, and business development services in communities such as Kalamazoo. Most recently, the organization received a $382,856 project grant from the SBA under the Microloan Program (awarded July 2025) and continues to manage multiple concurrent federal grants supporting its mission of providing comprehensive financial and technical assistance to underserved entrepreneurs and communities through June 2027 and beyond.
Quick answers
What is Northern Great Lakes Initiatives's UEI?
Northern Great Lakes Initiatives's Unique Entity ID (UEI) in SAM.gov is XKLQDKGBJY15.
What is Northern Great Lakes Initiatives's CAGE code?
Northern Great Lakes Initiatives's CAGE code is 7KJF8.
Where is Northern Great Lakes Initiatives located?
Northern Great Lakes Initiatives's physical address in SAM.gov is 101 W Washington St Suite 9, Marquette, MI 49855, USA.
Is Northern Great Lakes Initiatives registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Northern Great Lakes Initiatives's SAM.gov registration is active through September 21, 2027.
What is Northern Great Lakes Initiatives's most recent federal award?
Northern Great Lakes Initiatives's most recent federal grant award is Northern great lakes initiatives - MI (SBAHQ25Y0061), from Office of the Chief Operating Officer, on July 1, 2025.
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