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"Indian Business Incubators Program (IBIP)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Indian Business Incubators Program (IBIP) is sponsored by U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office of Indian Economic Development (OIED). The IBIP provides entrepreneurship and business skills training and education to Native businesses and Native entrepreneurs and delivers a range of business services such as mentorships, networking, technical assistance, and access to investors.
It promotes collaboration, addresses challenges, and provides individually tailored services to overcome obstacles unique to each participating business.
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Indian Business Incubators Program (IBIP) | Indian Affairs Indian Business Incubators Program (IBIP) Now Open: FY 2026 Indian Business Incubators Program (IBIP) Funding Opportunity! This funding opportunity supports established Business Incubators to serve Native entrepreneurs with start-up, early-stage, and established businesses who will provide products or services to Tribal reservation communities.
OIED is accepting applications through July 24, 2026, at 11:59 p. m. Eastern Time.
Interested applicants can review the full funding announcement BIA-IBIP-OIED-2026 . Questions may be directed to DEDgrants@bia. gov or Dennis Wilson at (505) 917-3235.
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View Native American Business Incubators Program Act View Native American Business Incubators Program Regulations View IBIP Consultation Resources & Materials Native American Business Development Institute (NABDI) Grant Indian Loan Guarantee and Insurance Program (ILGP) Pre-Application Technical Assistance Signed PDF Version of DTLL Fina Rule Published in the Federal Register: IBIP Division of Economic Development 1849 C Street, N. W.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible entities include Indian Tribes, Tribal Organizations (as defined in Section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act), and Tribal Consortia that are established Business Incubators. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to 10 grants, ranging from $300,000 to $400,000 annually for three years (totaling up to $3 million). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 24, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Indian Business Incubators Program (IBIP) is funded by U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office of Indian Economic Development (OIED). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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