Classes & Events
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.
Choosing a Business Structure
December 18, 2024 | 12 PM This session will cover an important part of starting a business: choosing a business structure. In this time together, we will provide a brief…
Holiday Popup 2024
Pi-Nee-Waus Community Center 504 Main St S, Lapwai, ID, United StatesThis holiday season, celebrate and support Indigenous artistry at Nimiipuu Fund's Holiday Pop-Up Market! Join us for a unique shopping experience featuring the incredible work of Native artists and makers,…
Idaho Business Builder Grant
Applications Due January 15, 2025 The NWRM RFBC Idaho team is offering grants between $3,000 and $15,000 that are designed to support small to mid-scale Idaho food and farm businesses, and to…
Folk & Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Grant
Applications Due January 31, 2025 The apprenticeship program supports mentor artists who teach motivated learners the ways of valued community traditions. The purpose of the grants is to elevate skills and…
Funding Your Small Business Needs with SBA Programs
January 7, 2025 | 12:30 - 1:30pm PST Whether it is $500 or $5 million, the SBA has programs to help your business secure the funding it needs to start,…
Intro to Business Live Webinar
January 8, 2025 | 9-10am PST Start your entrepreneurial journey with confidence! This no-cost course offers the essentials you need to launch a successful business. You'll learn key elements of…
Choosing an Employee Retirement Solution for Small Business Owners
January 8, 2025 | 1 - 2pm PST Join us this week as we host guest speaker Clive Mitchell, Senior Benefits Advisor with the Employee Benefits Security Administration, U.S. Department…
Employee Engagement
Nez Perce Tribe Boards and Commissions Building 210 A Street, Lapwai, IdahoJanuary 9, 2025 | 12-1 pm PST Lapwai, Idaho & Virtual Participants will gain tools and strategies to elevate employee engagement and strengthen team dynamics. Attendees will explore how to…
Successfully Starting A New Business in WA
January 11, 2025 | 9 am PST This FREE online workshop will give you the following skills to take those first critical steps in starting a successful business: Understand the…
HUBZone Certification Program
January 15, 2025 | 10 - 11am PST The HUBZone program fuels small business growth in historically underutilized business zones with a goal of awarding at least 3% of federal…