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Guiding towards financial stability and self-reliance

Nimiipuu Fund's financial education classes serve as empowering platforms, guiding individuals and communities toward financial stability and self-reliance.

Rooted in cultural wisdom and tailored to specific Native American contexts, these classes provide essential knowledge on budgeting, saving, investing, and managing credit. They emphasize traditional values of communal support, responsible stewardship, and long-term planning, aligning with the holistic approach to wealth often valued in Native cultures. By imparting practical financial skills within the cultural framework, these classes not only enhance individual financial well-being but also strengthen the economic resilience of Native American communities, fostering a future of prosperity and self-determination.

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  • Homebuyer Education

    Lapwai Lapwai

    Discover the intricacies and advantages of home ownership, along with the associated responsibilities and maintenance considerations. This comprehensive guide covers a range of topics, including the significance of budgeting and savings, strategies for improving credit, calculating affordability, navigating tribal land issues, exploring program and loan options, understanding the steps involved in the loan and construction…

  • State Trade Expansion Program (STEP Grant)

    Apply Online Now through September 23, 2024 The State of Idaho has applied for State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant funds for projects occurring through September 29, 2025. STEP is funded in part through a grant with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and is administered by Idaho Commerce. The goals of STEP are to increase…

  • Nez Perce Tribal Housing Authority Kamiah Block Party

    Enjoy an afternoon filled with local vendors, delicious food, live music, and fun prizes. Connect with neighbors, support local businesses, and celebrate together. Bring your friends and family for a day of entertainment and good vibes! For more information call NPTHA at (208) 843-2229.

  • SBA Federal Programs for Disadvantaged Businesses

    Pi-Nee-Waus Community Center 504 Main St S, Lapwai, ID, United States

    Interested in learning more about SBA Federal Programs as a Disadvantaged Business? We are hosting a breakfast for conversation and coffee with Daucey Brewington, Executive Director at Two Rivers Community Development Corporation. Join us on Friday, September 20th at the Pineewaus Veteran Conference Room. To RSVP, please contact Jonelle Yearout, NCDF Executive Director at [email protected] or (208)…

  • USDA Grant Availability

    Forest Landowner Support provides competitive grant opportunities to entities and organizations for delivering technical and financial assistance to private forest landowners—including Tribes, underserved landowners, and smaller-acreage landowners. Grants are available through a series of funding opportunities outlined below. Applicant eligibility varies by funding opportunity. Individual landowners are not eligible to directly apply for these funding…

  • Native Enterprise Fall Cohorts Program

    Virtual Course (Zoom): Tuesdays 9/24-11/19, 6-9pm In Person Course (Vancouver): Wednesdays 9/25-11/20, 6-9pm Are you interested in starting your own business but want a roadmap? Have you started your business and need some assistance? Do you feel that you started your business but missed a few steps? The Northwest Native Chamber is hosting our Native…

  • Virtual Empowerment Workshop

    The #nativeSBA training team are bridge builders! Whether you are a new or established Native entrepreneur, artist, or business owner, attending an Empowerment Workshop can be your bridge to growth, learning, and success. Registering for this workshop provides Native entrepreneurs with tools to start, expand, and grow their business.

  • NAFOA’s Career Basics for Native Youth and Young Professionals

    Flexible Learning, Join Anytime Now through June 30, 2025 You can join Career Basics at any point during the program dates, making it easy to fit your learning into your schedule. Study at your own pace and revisit lessons as needed, so you can fully absorb each topic at a speed that works best for…

  • Fish War Film Screening

    Join us for a special film screening of Fish War. When the state of Washington made it illegal for tribes to fish for salmon in their usual and accustomed places, it ignited the “Fish War.” This powerful film documents the tribes’ struggle to assert their treaty-reserved fishing rights and the fight for justice. Don’t miss…

  • Empowering Native Artists: Professional Development Training by First People’s Fund

    First People’s Fund presents a two-day Native Artist Professional Development Training designed to equip artists at any stage of entrepreneurship with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to thrive in their professional careers. This values-based program recognizes the business of art and expression as a form of cultural leadership, guiding artists to realize their vision of…