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Indian Equity Fund Small Business Grant is sponsored by Montana Department of Commerce. This grant assists startup or expanding Native American businesses in Montana. Funds can be used for various activities such as purchasing new equipment or developing new product lines.
A total of $320,000 is available to fund Native American businesses in Montana.
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The Indian Equity Fund Small Business Grant | Montana Department of Commerce Indian Country Financial Assistance The Indian Equity Fund Small Business Grant The Native American Business Advisor Grant The Native American Collateral Support Program The Tribal Business Development Grant Tribal Tourism Small Business Grant The Indian Equity Fund Small Business Grant is a grant to assist a startup or expanding Native American business in Montana.
This money can be used for a variety of activities such as the purchase of new equipment or the development of a new product line. A total of $320,000 is available to fund Native American businesses in Montana. Download the IEF Cashflow Spreadsheet .
GRANT APPLICATION PERIOD: July 1 through Sept. 30, 2026. The funds are available to enrolled members of the eight federally recognized tribes in Montana.
All applications must include documentation of tribal enrollment in the form of a Certified Indian Blood Form or Tribal ID. An application will be considered incomplete without this information. Awards for individual businesses can be up to $40,000, with a minimum dollar-to-dollar cash or in-kind match, and must be firmly committed and documented in the application.
2026 IEF program guidelines are available at the link below. Learn more about the IEF Grant
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Enrolled members of the eight federally recognized tribes in Montana. All applications must include documentation of tribal enrollment. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $40,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Indian Equity Fund Small Business Grant are due September 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Indian Equity Fund Small Business Grant is funded by Montana Department of Commerce. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Montana. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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