Past Funded NABDI Grant Projects

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