Oyate Community Development Corporation

Oyate Community Development Corporation is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporate entity located in Fort Yates, North Dakota, specializing in rural community and economic development services. Registered in SAM.gov since 2013, the organization focuses on supporting rural microentrepreneurs, small businesses, and regional economic infrastructure, particularly in North Dakota. As a community development corporation, Oyate provides critical training, technical assistance, and financing support to help establish and expand rural microenterprises and small business ecosystems.

The organization has consistently received federal grant awards from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services, primarily through programs like the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program (RMAP) and the Meat and Poultry Intermediary Lending Program. Notable recent awards include a $15 million grant in May 2023 to facilitate financing for meat and poultry processors, aimed at increasing regional food system processing capacity, and a $101,651 project grant in September 2023 to provide microenterprise training and business development support. These grants demonstrate Oyate's strategic focus on delivering comprehensive business support services, including direct technical assistance, training programs, lending facilitation, and economic development initiatives specifically tailored to rural communities. The organization has maintained a consistent track record of receiving federal grants, with award periods typically spanning two years and focusing on supporting rural economic development and small business growth.