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.
Homebuyer Education
Lapwai LapwaiDiscover 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 StatesInterested 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…
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.
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…
The Indigenous Film Industry & Tourism Webinar
The free webinar “The Indigenous Film Industry & Cultural Tourism” aims to explore the intricate connections between Indigenous cinema and the tourism industry. Join us as we discuss how Indigenous filmmakers and actors play a pivotal role in preserving cultural narratives while simultaneously driving interest in cultural tourism.
Northwest Native Economic Summit and Fashion Show
October 16-18, 2024 Portland, OR This 3-day gathering focused on business networking, information sharing and capital access resources for the Tribal communities across the Northwest and beyond. Programming will highlight key areas of interest within economic development in Indian Country. We invite Tribal leaders, enterprise managers, economic development professionals, funders and Native entrepreneurs to come…