Native American Business Development Institute
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
Under its Native American Business Development Institute (NABDI) conceived in FY 2006, IEED has developed partnerships with U.S. graduate schools to assist tribal business assess financial opportunities and prepare economic feasibility studies. Assistance by way of Public Law 93-638 agreements between tribes and participating business schools. During FY 2006- 2010, NABDI assisted tribes to analyze the potential of economic opportunities as diverse as a business park, a meat packing plant, a wind energy project, a security business, a medical supply business, upland bird hunting, new uses for a dormat tribal wellness/recreation center, and a greenhouse heated by way of woody biomass. Starting in FY 2011, NABDI funding will be dispersed on a competitive basis following notice in the Federal Register. Applicants will be free to choose private consultants in addition to graduate schools.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Federally recognized tribes
Federally Recognized Indian Tribal governments.
Beneficiaries
- 20
- 36
- 9
Federally Recognized Indian Tribal governments and their members.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Applications should be submitted to IEED, Division of Indian Energy Policy Development, Room 20 - South Interior Building, 1951 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington DC 20245.
Award Procedure
As funding is limited, applications are juried by IEED staff and selections are approved by the Director, IEED.
30 to 90 days.
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Federally recognized tribes whose lands are held in trust or restricted fee by the Federal government.
Required Documentation
This is an annual program whose primary objective is to create jobs and foster economic activity within tribal communities. When funding is available, IEED will solicit proposals for feasibility studies and reservation-wide plans. To receive these funds, tribes may use the contracting mechanism established by Public Law 93-638, the Indian-Self Determination Act or may obtain adjustments to their funding from the Office of Self-Governance. See 25 U.S.C. 450 et. seq.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements