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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 service coordination, marketing, fundraising, and support of our nonprofit CDFI by way of Social Media, virtual meetings, and online collaboration tools. member serves to establish regular marketing campaigns, guiding clients and partners to appropriate services, surveys for community, and fundraising assistance resulting in added capacity for the NCDF by digital, social media, phone calls. First 3-6 months, and more if needed will be by remote…

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 this time.  Information regarding the fund can be found on our website or our facebook page.  FAQ: Loan Applications and balances can be found online client access portal. To complete a new loan or services request, you can complete an inquiry form on our website: www.nimiipuufund.org.  Virtual training is going on as planned and you can find more on our events calendar on our website.…

During the second quarter of 2020, the Northwest Area Foundation approved 113 grants worth $5,184,631—including $665,000 in COVID-19 emergency grants to 25 of our grantees and $510,000 in COVID-19 emergency grants toward pooled relief funds at 13 organizations. This quarter’s grant funding touches on work being done in each of their four interlocking portfolios, as well as work related to general projects that are not designated to a specific portfolio. Within each of these areas, they awarded COVID-19 emergency grants to provide essential support to many existing grantees and strengthen financial efforts by foundations providing critical emergency assistance to community-based nonprofits helping underserved communities in our region. Overall, their grants support organizations anchored in the culture of the people they…

Nimiipuu Fund COVID-19 Response Employee Loan Get up to $5,000  Our hearts go out to all those impacted by COVID-19 outbreak. We are dedicated to promoting safety and health of our tribal communities. In response, we are launching Employee Loan for Nez Perce Tribal Government and Tribal Entity employees to help with debt consolidation or other needs from this uncertain time. Contact our office for more information.  Launching June 2020 Apply today at www.nimiipuufund.org  Jonelle Yearout, Executive Director 208-621-3729 George Moody, Loan Officer 208-621-3531 

The LC Valley Small Business Recovery Fund provides microgrants to small businesses with zero to five employees (including owners) in Nez Perce and Asotin Counties who did not qualify for, would not benefit from, or missed the opportunity to receive Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL), Paycheck Protection Program Funding (PPP), the Idaho Rebound Grant, or other state funding. The funds will cover limited expenses such as rent/mortgage and utilities. GUIDING PRINCIPLES• Respond compassionately to meet basic needs. We know that meeting basic human needs is fundamental to improving the quality of life for everyone. LC Valley Small Business Recovery Fund Advisory Board will collaborate with community partners to address immediate needs of small businesses in crisis. • Bring people together…

Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today that small businesses have a new resource to access masks, gloves, and sanitizer as the state enters Stage 2 of the four-stage Idaho Rebounds plan to safely and responsibly open Idaho’s economy. Idaho small businesses can obtain a 30-day supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) for their employees and patrons at supplies.idaho.gov. “Health and the economy are not mutually exclusive – they are interconnected,” Governor Little said. “It’s been a challenge for small businesses to acquire PPE in quantities appropriate for their size. We don’t want the lack of access to PPE to inhibit small businesses from opening, and this new resource is an interim bridge to help them get back to work safely and build…

Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the full eligibility criteria and process for small businesses to apply for an Idaho Rebound cash grant. Governor Little announced last week that $300 million in cash grants will be made available to Idaho small businesses impacted by COVID-19. No other state in the country is putting up more money in direct cash support for small businesses. Cash grants of up to $10,000 will be directly deposited into the bank accounts for eligible businesses. More than 30,000 businesses could benefit. The Governor’s Coronavirus Financial Advisory Committee finalized the eligibility criteria and related details. Applications will be handled in two waves: Eligible entities with one to 19 employees may apply starting at noon…

Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced plans today for more than 30,000 Idaho small businesses to receive Idaho Rebound cash grants, a $300 million investment in Idaho’s small business employers.  “No other state in the country is putting up a larger amount from the Coronavirus Relief Fund to help small businesses with cash support,” Governor Little said. “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy. My Economic Rebound Advisory Committee, which I created last week, recommended this step to ensure a path back to prosperity and restore the trajectory we had 70 days ago.”  News of the cash grants comes as Governor Little announced Idaho has met the criteria to enter Stage 1 of the reopening plan on May…

IRS.gov feature helps people who normally don’t file get payments; second tool next week provides taxpayers with payment delivery date and provide direct deposit information WASHINGTON – To help millions of people, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today launched a new web tool allowing quick registration for Economic Impact Payments for those who don’t normally file a tax return. The non-filer tool, developed in partnership between the IRS and the Free File Alliance, provides a free and easy option designed for people who don’t have a return filing obligation, including those with too little income to file. The feature is available only on IRS.gov, and users should look for Non-filers: Enter Payment Info Here to take them…