BIA-IBIP-OIED-2026
This grant funds established business incubators to provide training, mentorship, and support services to Native American entrepreneurs and businesses serving Tribal reservation communities.
Funder: Bureau of Indian Affairs
Due Dates: July 24, 2026: Full application deadline
Funding Amounts: $300,000–$400,000 per award per year; up to $3,000,000 total program funding; project period is 36 months with possible renewal
Summary: Supports established business incubators providing tailored services to Native entrepreneurs and businesses serving Tribal reservation communities.
Key Information: 25% non-federal cost share required (waivable); no construction costs allowed; only one application per entity.
Description
This opportunity, administered by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Office of Indian Economic Development (OIED), funds established business incubators to deliver tailored business incubation services to Native entrepreneurs and businesses on or near Tribal reservation communities. The program aims to foster start-up, early-stage, and established Native businesses by providing access to physical workspace, mentorship, training, networking, technical assistance, and connections to investors. Projects must demonstrate operational history, community impact, and alignment with Tribal economic development strategies.
