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Our Business Loans are Impacting Lives
Congratulations to award winning artist, Roger Amerman, Choctaw Nation Citizen. The Nimiipuu Fund has provided some start-up capital to help Mr. Amerman resume his business, which was impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. He is a renowned artist in Indian Country, whose work is showcased on many different levels. Nimiipuu Fund is happy to assist Mr….
Nimiipuu Community Development Fund Awarded $200,000 by the U.S. Treasury to Support Economic Relief in Communities Affected by COVID-19
U.S. Treasury Awards $1.25 Billion to Support Economic Relief in Communities Affected by COVID-19Announcement Made by Vice President Harris Alongside Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, U.S. Senator Mark Warner, and U.S. Representative Maxine Waters Washington – The U.S. Department of the Treasury today awarded $1.25 billion in COVID-19 relief funds to 863 community development financial institutions (CDFIs)….
Commemoration of Whitebird War Memorial and Juneteenth
Nimiipuu Fund office will be closed on Thursday and Friday this week to recognize the Nez Perce Tribe Whitebird War Memorial on June 17th and Juneteenth recognized on June 19th. The Tribal Women eCommerce Luncheon will be postponed until further notice and coordination of a future date will be organized by Idaho Women’s Business…
We’re hiring! Marketing & Development Coordinator
This position will address poverty through capacity building by providing program development and enhancing services provided by NCDF. The member will build the capacity of the NCDF and communities on the Nez Perce reservation by helping to provide needed capacity and services that otherwise would not be filled. VISTA member will build capacity by supporting…
Apply for a Rural Relief Small Business Grant
Thanks to generous funding from Lowe’s, small business owners in rural communities are invited to apply to the next round of the Rural Relief Small Business Grants program. Before you apply, please note: Only businesses located in rural communities are eligible to receive a Rural Relief Small Business Grant. Review eligibility information here. This program is separate from previous small business…
Closure from September 23 – October 2, 2020
Nimiipuu Fund will be closed from Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020 through Friday, October 2nd, 2020. This is due to COVID-19 impact among staff. Staff will be unavailable during this time period to focus on health and wellbeing of themselves and family members. We will be checking messages and emails periodically and request understanding and patience during…
Ask Dr. Per Cap
II Accounts Earn Higher Interest
Dear Dr. Per Cap: Why does my IIM account pay so much higher interest than my bank account? Isn’t it basically the same thing? Signed, Loves Coffee Dear Loves Coffees, An IIM or Individual Indian Money account is a very unique financial product that differs from a bank account in several key ways. For starters…
Commitment Device
Dear Dr. Per Cap: How can I convince my dad he needs to save for retirement? He just spends and spends while saying “live in the now”. Signed, Worried About Daddy Dear Worried, You’re an awesome daughter to show concern for your dad’s financial future. The percentage of folks not saving enough for retirement is staggering. …
More Covid-19 Relief
Dear Dr. Per Cap: How do I know if I’m eligible to receive the new Covid-19 monthly relief payments that were just announced? Signed, Arizona Mom Dear Arizona Mom It’s official. Starting in July the IRS will begin making monthly payments to families that qualify for a recently expanded child tax credit. This Covid-19 related…
Family Matters
Dear Dr. Per Cap: My cousin has a habit of not paying back loans, but just asked to borrow more money. How can I help without getting burned? Signed, Twice Burned Dear Twice Burned: I’ve learned over the years that money lent to friends and family has a bad track record of not getting paid…
Why Tip?
Dear Dr. Per Cap: I’m a server at a restaurant and get frustrated when Native customers don’t tip. I work hard to provide good service and it’s not only insulting but tough financially when my own people stiff me. What’s up with Natives who don’t tip? Signed, Tips Please Dear Tips, Although I’ve heard this complaint before,…
Jobless Benefits Fraud
Dear Dr. Per Cap: I received a 1099-G that lists over $3,000 in unemployment benefits paid by the state in 2020. I didn’t receive any unemployment last year. What should I do? Signed, Working through the Pandemic Dear Working, Report this as fraud through your state unemployment agency website immediately. There’s been a huge surge…