Eligibility for FY 2020 NABDI grants was limited to projects located in Opportunity Zones, which are economically disadvantaged communities that are eligible for tax advantages.

We use a competitive review system with well-defined criteria to select the most qualified projects for funding. NABDI is a competitive, discretionary program.

FY 2020 proposals were evaluated on their potential to create jobs and stimulate economic activity within a Native community, the applicant’s willingness to consider implementing recommendations resulting from the feasibility study and the applicant’s focus on obtaining qualified guidance on how to attract investment from an Opportunity Fund.

We often receive more proposals than can be funded by our annual budget, which is determined by Congress and varies on a year-to-year basis.

Funded in 2019 

Reservation

State

Amount

Purpose

Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation

Montana

$29,500

Determine the economic feasibility of developing and operating a hotel and conference center

Chippewa Cree Indians of the Rocky Boy’s Reservation

Montana

$30,000

Explore the possibility of building and operating a combined fuel station, convenience store and oil change facility

Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation

Washington

$35,000

Determine the best use for a land parcel to further its goal of developing an industrial warehouse and distribution center

Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation

Nevada and Utah

$36,000

Evaluate a proposed commercial site for tourism purposes

Delaware Nation

Oklahoma

$20,000

Explore the potential for opening another call center

Elk Valley Rancheria

California

$30,000

Explore the viability of developing a destination resort comprised of a hotel, conference center and casino

Elko Band (Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians of Nevada)

Nevada

$39,700

Determine the financial viability of constructing a for-profit hospital and elective surgery center

Fond du Lac Band (Minnesota Chippewa Tribe)

Minnesota

$33,400

Investigate the feasibility of starting a commercial wood boiler manufacturing business

Gila River Indian Community

Arizona

$35,000

Explore how to leverage investments to start a training center

Hoopa Valley Tribe

California

$39,750

Determine the size, scope and viability of establishing a travel center

Hualapai Indian Tribe

Arizona

$40,000

Explore the possibility of leveraging the tribe’s location to develop a major tourist attraction

Kashia Band of Pomo Indians of the Stewarts Point Rancheria

Nevada

$34,807

Determine the viability of a for-profit abalone farm

Leech Lake Band (Minnesota Chippewa Tribe)

Minnesota

$35,000

Evaluate the feasibility of developing an on-reservation affordable housing complex

Lower Brule Sioux Tribe

South Dakota

$38,000

Explore the costs and benefits of expanding the tribe’s existing propane program

Nulato Village

Alaska

$40,000

Identify the parts of a house that are made of wood to allow for full-time employment of a construction crew instead of providing only seasonal work

Organized Village of Kake

Alaska

$34,300

Explore the feasibility of developing a mariculture business

Passamaquoddy Tribe - Pleasant Point

Maine

$35,000

Investigate how to re-direct and re-invest funds that the tribe spends off-reservation on fuels for its tribal transportation and road maintenance vehicles

Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe

Michigan

$30,938

Conduct a market analysis for the proposed development of an on-reservation permanent supportive housing complex for tribal members

Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe

New York

$40,000

Explore the possibility of turning an old building into an art gallery and park

Sitka Tribe of Alaska

Alaska

$35,834

Determine the economic benefits of developing a tannery for tourists

South Fork Band (Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians of Nevada)

Nevada

$35,000

Evaluate the financial sustainability of a recreational vehicle park project

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