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Native American Business Center
Native American Business Center
The Native American Business Center (NABC) at GNDC provides free, one-on-one business advising and technical assistance specifically for Native American entrepreneurs and business owners in Montana.
Whether you're starting a new business, growing an existing one, or trying to access funding you didn't know was available — we're here to help you navigate it.
Whether you're starting a new business, growing an existing one, or trying to access funding you didn't know was available — we're here to help you navigate it.
Providing tools and guidance to help You Grow
Our advising is tailored to the specific opportunities and challenges that come with building a business as a Native entrepreneur in Montana — including access to funding programs designed specifically for you.
Business planning and development
Financial analysis and projections
Marketing strategy
Management and operations
Strategic and operational planning
Training and one-on-one counseling
Grant application support
Connecting you to financing and resources
Business planning and development
Financial analysis and projections
Marketing strategy
Management and operations
Strategic and operational planning
Training and one-on-one counseling
Grant application support
Connecting you to financing and resources
How We can help
the NABA Program
GNDC is a proud host site for Montana's Indian Country Program NABA — Native American Business Advisors. The NABA program places certified advisors in communities across Montana to ensure Native entrepreneurs have access to the same quality of business support available to any small business owner, delivered by someone who understands the specific landscape of Native business in the state.
If you think you might qualify, reach out to Ashley. She'll walk you through the application and help you put together the strongest possible submission.
The Indian Equity Fund Small Business Grant is one of the most valuable — and underutilized — funding resources available to Native American business owners in Montana. It's designed specifically to help Native-owned startups and expanding businesses access grant funding that can be used as equity, filling a gap that traditional lending often can't.
Grants can be used for a range of business purposes, including purchasing equipment or developing new product lines. Up to $40,000 is available per tribal nation area, across eight tribal nation areas in Montana.
Eligibility
Grants can be used for a range of business purposes, including purchasing equipment or developing new product lines. Up to $40,000 is available per tribal nation area, across eight tribal nation areas in Montana.
Eligibility
- Native American business owners in Montana
- Startups or expanding businesses
- Funds used for legitimate business purposes
Indian Equity Fund (IEF) Small Business Grant
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