# Native American Micro Enterprise Business Services

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/sb-gc7j-23-003-native-american-micro-enterprise-business-services/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/349015

> Small Business Administration offered grants of up to $160,000 to nonprofits, tribes and small businesses. It expected to make about 2 awards worth $320,000 in total. Applications closed on August 12, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | SB-GC7J-23-003 |
| Agency | Small Business Administration |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 12, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $160,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 2 |
| Total funding | $320,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 59.007 |

## Who can apply

- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Small businesses

In order to be an eligible Applicant for this funding opportunity an Applicant must: • Are located in and/or intend to provide services to Native entrepreneurs in either the Southwest or Great Plains regions. • Be a for-profit or not-for-profit entity (including, but not limited to small businesses, other-than small businesses, trade and professional associations, educational institutions, and Native Community Development Financial Institutions); • Must have been in existence continually for at least the past three years; • Must demonstrate substantive experience dealing with issues related to the Native American population and small businesses located in areas with population of Native Americans and, • Must demonstrate that it has a track record and the capacity in providing assistance to Native American Micro Enterprise and small businesses.

## What the grant funds

The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement is to invite proposals for funding from capable Applicants to eligible small business concerns under the U.S. Small Business Administration's Program to promote the development, success and long-term strength of small businesses providing specialized management and technical assistance, entrepreneurial education and training in delivering of vital business development services to Native American business communities across the country.

## Questions people ask

### Is SB-GC7J-23-003 still open?

No. It closed on August 12, 2023.

### Who can apply for Native American Micro Enterprise Business Services?

Small Business Administration accepted applications from nonprofits, tribes and small businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Native American Micro Enterprise Business Services?

Closed August 12, 2023. 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 $160,000 each. About $320,000 in total across about 2 awards.

### Who has won 7(j) Technical Assistance grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Netquarry, Inc., The Catalyst Center for Business & Entrepreneurship, Montgomery County Chamber Community Foundation Inc. The program made 56 awards worth $22.0 million in that time.