Native American Outreach
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
To fund economic development projects that will provide small business opportunities and empower American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiian entrepreneurs located in disadvantaged and under-served Native American communities nationwide.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
Organizations must have experience in effectively training, counseling, developing and measuring small business development in Indian Country, Alaska and Hawaii.
Beneficiaries
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
Native American entrepreneurs who are starting their own business or expanding their existing business.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
On a project by project basis, proposals of eligible applicants are evaluated by a review panel. The SBA/Office of Procurement and Grants Management issues an award to each approved applicant.
Within 120 days from filing deadline.
Program details & compliance
Description
To fund economic development projects that will provide small business opportunities and empower American Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiian entrepreneurs located in disadvantaged and under-served Native American communities nationwide.
Mission Categories
Primary: Economic Development
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
The projects must provide increased entrepreneurial development opportunities for Native Americans, serve as effective models to address the issue of access to SBA information and resources, and have the potential to become best practices for implementation by other entities around the country. Program initiatives must assist small businesses in Native communities on the basis of need, realizing that not all Native Americans, particularly those in remote areas experiencing severe economic hardship, may be aware of this and other SBA programs. Projects must also include a strong outreach component to ensure that under-served Native American communities have the opportunity to participate in the program.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements