NABDIFY2021: Native American Business Development Institute (NABDI) Grant FY2021
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Bureau of Indian Affairs notices from 2021.
Bureau of Indian Affairs offered grants of up to $75,000 (at least $25,000) to tribes. It expected to make $1.0 million in total. Applications closed on July 2, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 2, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$75,000
- Award floor$25,000
- Total funding$1.0 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | April 30, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 2, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to tribes.
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Only Federally Recognized Tribes are Eligible to Apply
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Indian Economic Development awards averaged $257,407; this notice allows up to $75,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (75% over five years) went to tribes.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development (OIED), through its Native American Business Development Institute (NABDI) grant, is soliciting proposals from Tribes for technical assistance funding to hire consultants to perform feasibility studies of economic development opportunities. In addition to the feasibility study, NABDI grants may fund business plans for proposed businesses or Tribal businesses recovering from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Who has won Indian Economic Development grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Indian Economic Development (15.032) awarded $49.4 million across 192 grant awards, an average of $257,407 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development | Arizona | 1 | $1.5 million |
| Quechan Indian Tribe | California | 2 | $1.5 million |
| Cherokee Nation | Oklahoma | 3 | $1.4 million |
| Lummi Indian Business Council | Washington | 5 | $1.4 million |
| Chickasaw Nation | Oklahoma | 3 | $1.2 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is NABDIFY2021 still open?
No. It closed on July 2, 2021.
Who can apply for Native American Business Development Institute (NABDI) Grant FY2021?
Bureau of Indian Affairs accepted applications from tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Native American Business Development Institute (NABDI) Grant FY2021?
Closed July 2, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $75,000 each. About $1.0 million in total.
Who has won Indian Economic Development grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development, Quechan Indian Tribe, Cherokee Nation. The program made 192 awards worth $49.4 million in that time.
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