Opportunity Information: Apply for NABDIFY2021
The Native American Business Development Institute (NABDI) Grant FY2021 is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) through the Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development (OIED). The program is designed to help Tribal governments move economic development ideas from concept to decision-ready projects by providing technical assistance funds specifically intended to pay for outside expertise. In practical terms, the grant supports Tribes that want to bring in qualified consultants to evaluate potential business or economic development opportunities and deliver formal studies that help leadership understand whether a proposed project is realistic, sustainable, and worth pursuing.
The core purpose of the NABDI grant is to fund feasibility studies. These studies generally examine market demand, competition, site and infrastructure needs, operational requirements, management capacity, financial projections, regulatory considerations, and overall risk. The intent is to give a Tribe a clear picture of the viability of an economic development opportunity before committing significant Tribal resources. In addition to feasibility work, this funding can also be used to develop business plans, either for new ventures the Tribe is considering or for existing Tribal businesses that are rebuilding or adapting after the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. That COVID-related element signals that the program is not only about launching new projects, but also about stabilizing and strengthening Tribal enterprises affected by pandemic disruptions.
Eligibility is limited to Native American tribal governments that are Federally recognized. Other entities such as individuals, for-profit companies, states, local governments, and non-federally recognized groups are not eligible under the terms provided. The funding instrument is a grant, and the assistance is categorized under “Other” as the funding activity category. The program is associated with CFDA number 15.032, which is useful for applicants tracking federal assistance programs and for compliance and reporting purposes.
For FY2021, the opportunity was posted with the funding opportunity number NABDIFY2021, and the original application closing date was July 2, 2021. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) listed is $75,000 per award. While the posting references “ExpectedAwards,” the number is not provided in the source data shown, so applicants would typically look to the full notice or agency guidance for any additional detail on how many awards might be made and how competitive the round is expected to be. The opportunity record indicates a creation date of April 30, 2021, which is essentially when the grant notice information was established in the system.
Overall, the NABDI Grant FY2021 is best understood as a targeted planning and technical assistance program: it does not primarily fund construction or direct business operations, but instead pays for professional analysis and planning products (feasibility studies and business plans) that help Tribal governments make informed, strategic economic development decisions and, where relevant, support recovery planning for Tribal businesses impacted by COVID-19.Apply for NABDIFY2021
- The Bureau of Indian Affairs in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Native American Business Development Institute (NABDI) Grant FY2021" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.032.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2021-04-30.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2021-07-02. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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