NCAI Business Stabilization Grant

Type: 
Funding
Description: 

Deadline passed. Application window will be open until funds are exhausted. With generous support from Google.org, NCAI is issuing business stabilization grants in the amount of $5,000 each to a total of 28 selected Native-owned small businesses that have been severely impacted by the curtailing of commercial activity caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Awarded applicants can use the funds to address their most urgent needs to stabilize and strengthen their businesses, such as (but not limited to): making monthly payments on small business loans that have lapsed due to declining business revenues; keeping employees employed; paying their vendors; and/or purchasing equipment/software to transition or grow their businesses online. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Rolling application process; application window will remain open until all funds are exhausted.

Category: 
COVID-19, business stabilization
Funding Amount: 
$5000
Eligibility: 
Applicant must provide proof of enrollment of a U.S. federally recognized tribal nation, a state recognized tribal nation, or be an Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian. Can only apply once a year.
Contact Information: 
http://www.ncai.org/