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Find similar grantsIndian Equity Fund Small Business Grant is sponsored by Montana Department of Commerce, Office of Indian Country Economic Development. This program assists startup or expanding Native American businesses in Montana. It is one of four financial assistance programs under Commerce's Office of Indian Country Economic Development.
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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 assists startup or expanding Native American businesses 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 .
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.
2027 IEF Application Guidelines IEF Upfront Disbursement Request Form Learn more about the IEF Grant
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Enrolled members of federally recognized tribes based in Montana and enrolled members of the Little Shell Tribe residing in Montana. 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, Office of Indian Country Economic Development. 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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