Nimiipuu Community Development Fund

Aging with Intent: Financial Challenges
2025-07-28 10:30 - 2025-07-29 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lewiston Community Center
July 28-29, 2025 | 10:30 AM-12 PM
$5 In-Person at Lewiston Community Center, Lewiston, ID
Join us Monday, July 28, for Understanding Poverty with Kathee Tifft, where we’ll explore the roots of poverty stereotypes, discuss common myths, and examine how poverty affects older adults. On Tuesday, July 29, Protect Your Personal Identity with Karen Richel will equip you with tools to guard against identity theft—covering how to recognize scams, reduce risk, and take action if your information is compromised.

University of Idaho College of Law Free Legal Work for Idaho Businesses Owners
2025-07-30 - 2025-08-22
Application Deadline: August 22, 2025
Law students in the Entrepreneurship Law Clinic (“ELC”), supervised by a licensed attorney, provide free legal work to Idaho business owners. The ELC can help with a wide variety of business-related legal work, including forming a legal entity such as an LLC or corporation, drafting or reviewing contracts, filing trademark applications, or helping to assess a business’s legal needs.

Creating Project Logic Models
2025-07-30 08:00 - 17:00
August 19, 2025 @ 9 AM PST
Free Digital Class
A strong logic model is the backbone of a compelling federal grant proposal and often the first thing reviewers look at. These connect your vision to concrete actions and measurable results. Join us for a training webinar designed to guide tribal tourism professionals and Native organizations through the process of creating project logic models.

Developing and Defining Grant Results
2025-08-05 09:00 - 22:30
August 5, 2025 | 9AM PST
Free Online Class
Strong grant proposals don’t just tell a good story—they clearly define the results that will be achieved. Join us for a practical webinar designed to help tribal tourism professionals and Native organizations develop clear, measurable, and meaningful grant results. You’ll learn about different types and layers of results, how to strengthen individual results and the collection of results defined in a grant, and processes and tools for brainstorming and planning results for federal proposals. Whether you’re new to grant writing or looking to sharpen your skills, this session will help you build credibility with funders, prevent grant delivery problems related to unrealistic results, and better communicate the impact of your work.

How To Start A Skills Based Business
2025-08-07 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-08-28 12:00 - 13:30
Whether you’re new to the HVAC field or eager to become your own boss, this beginner-friendly course will provide you with all the essential knowledge needed to establish a successful trade skills business, guided by the insights of an experienced business owner who has built and sold his own trade enterprise.

Indianpreneurship Virtual Training
2025-08-14 18:00 - 2025-08-28 19:30
Are you ready to take the next step in launching or growing your small business? Join us for Indianpreneurship: A Native American Journey into Business, a powerful and culturally grounded business training led by Roxanne Best(Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation). Roxanne is a photographer, culinary artist, storyteller, and certified trainer with the Northwest Native Development Fund and First Peoples Fund. This no-cost training is designed specifically for Native entrepreneurs and includes both virtual and in-person sessions.
Virtual Classes (Zoom): August 14, 21 & 28 from 6:00–7:30 PM
In-Person Training: September 4 & 5 from 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM at the Clearwater River Casino – Miyooxat Conference Room with Breakfast and Lunch provided.
Limited to 20 participants – must attend all sessions to receive a certificate. Open to new and existing entrepreneurs. For more information contact Heewekse at (208) 621-4847 or heewekse@nimiipuufund.org. Let’s build Native-owned businesses together!

IAC Northwest Regional Summit
2025-08-19 - 2025-08-20 | Northern Quest Hotel & Casino, 100 N Hayford Road, Airway Heights, WA, 99001, United States
August 19-20, 2025
Airway Heights, Washington
Register for the 2025 Northwest Regional Summit at a new location! We’re excited to announce that the 2025 Northwest Regional Summit is taking place this year at Northern Quest Resort and Casino in Airway Heights, Washington, on August 19-20. Whether you’re an experienced producer, just getting started, or working to strengthen Tribal food systems, this summit is your chance to connect, learn, and access resources.

Nez Perce Small Business Reception
2025-08-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Red Wolf Golf Club, 1676 Elm Street, Clarkston, WA, 99403, United States
Free In-Person @ Red Wolf Golf Club, Clarkston, WA
Join us for an evening of networking and celebration as we honor Native small business owners. Hosted by the ˀItam’yanáawit Program, this event highlights the dedication and resilience of Native entrepreneurs. Through specialized workshops, personalized technical assistance, and expert mentorship, the Itamn’áawit Program empowers Native small business owners and nonprofit leaders to achieve their goals. Connect with fellow professionals, share success stories, and support the growth of Native businesses in our community.

Tourism, Recreation and Land Use Planning to Address Climate and Fire Risk Mitigation
2025-09-02 09:00 - 11:00
September 2, 2025 | 9 AM PST
Free Webinar
In this free webinar we will explore with Leave No Trace, ways in which tourism and recreation can support sustainable land use practices as we address increased Fire Risk in our Native Communities.

Money Skills: Take Your Money Skills to the Next Level
2025-09-02 17:00 - 2025-09-30 20:00, 2025-09-23 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-30 17:00 - 20:00 | Nez Perce Tribal Housing, 125 Veterans Drive, Lapwai, ID, 83540, United States
Ready to turn your financial goals into reality? Join us for Money Basics: Next Level Goals, a free three-session class designed to help you build confidence, make smarter money decisions, and create a clear path toward your future. Join us Tuesdays, September 2, 23, & 30 from 5–8 PM at Nez Perce Tribal Housing Authority Office in Lapwai. Participants must attend all three classes to receive a certificate of completion. Supplies and food are provided—just bring your goals and determination! Space is limited. RSVP by August 28 by calling 208-843-2229 or emailing sonyas@nezperce.org.

Indianpreneurship In-person Training
2025-09-04 09:30 - 2025-09-05 16:30 | Clearwater River Casino Miyo’oxat Room, 17500 Nez Perce Rd, Lewiston, ID, 83501, United States

Financial Acumen Small Business Series with Tina Begay, MBA
2025-09-08 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-15 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-22 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-29 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-06 11:00 - 13:00
The FREE virtual Financial Acumen Series provides practical, culturally relevant training in accounting, financial analysis, and decision-making. Through real-world case studies and hands-on tools, participants will gain the skills needed to read financial documents, project cash flow, and make informed decisions that strengthen businesses and communities. Register online to reserve your spot for this free virtual series: https://forms.gle/tuecUQ1LHCQ7mHfq9
Attend, learn, and earn!
We’re rewarding your commitment to financial empowerment with exciting weekly incentives and a grand prize for those who complete all five sessions.
Workshop 1: ACCT 101 Fundamentals
Attend first session and complete intake assessment to be entered into a drawing for 3 $10 gift cards (Wheel of Names) and receive access to Initiate Portal which offers hundreds of interactive tools, templates, videos, and guides to support your business ventures effectively.
Workshop 2: Understanding Financial Documents
Attend first and second session and receive business spotlight on social media and Nimiipuu Fund website and access to one-on-one training with one of our business coaches, valued at $100.
Workshop 3: Creating Cash Flow Projections
Attend first, second and third session and receive priority access to advanced training with Tina Begay or local bookkeeper.
Workshop 4: Understanding Financial Decisions
Attend first. second, third and fourth session and receive access to Quickbooks Pro (3 to 6 month license if needed), valued at $150
Workshop 5: Evaluating Financial Documents/Case Study
Attend all five sessions and complete case studies and receive a Certificate of Completion, letter of recommendation and tailored business marketing package (logo, business card, one-page flyer) valued at $1,600.

Meet Your Instructor
Tina Begay, MBA is the owner of Redtail Enterprises, LLC, a business consulting and accounting firm specializing in nonprofit financial management. With over 30 years of experience, she has worked exclusively with 501(c)(3) organizations, offering virtual CFO services, grant management, budgeting, and tax compliance. A proud Navajo from Rock Point, Arizona, Tina now resides on the Flathead Indian Reservation in Montana, where she enjoys beading, sewing, and camping.

Native American Building Codes & Workforce Development Summit: Empowering Tribal Nations to Build Stronger Communities
2025-09-09 08:00 - 2025-09-10 12:00 | Clearwater River Casino Event Center, 17500 Nez Perce Road, Lewiston, ID, 83501
Join us September 9-10, 2025 at the Clearwater River Casino Event Center for a hands-on summit dedicated to equipping Tribal Nations with the knowledge and resources to shape and strengthen their built environments.

Learn how building codes are created and adopted
Get introduced to the International Code Council (ICC)
Explore the code adoption process specific to Tribal Nations
Discover best practices for enforcement, inspection, and workforce development

This event is designed for tribal leaders, housing authorities, planners, contractors, inspectors, and workforce professionals committed to building safe and resilient communities. Free to attend. RSVP to reserve your spot today! Sponsorship opportunities available.
Special Guests Include:

David Jackson, President, Native American Code Officials
Ellen White Thunder, Deputy Director, Lakota Funds
Tawney Brunsch, Executive Director, Lakota Funds

Location & Lodging:
Special hotel rates available at Clearwater River Casino & Lodge. Call 208-298-1400 or visit www.crcasino.com. Mention “Building Codes Summit” when booking to receive the special rate.

Featuring Guest Speaker David Jackson
David Jackson is an enrolled member of the Gila River Indian Community (paternal) and has ancestral ties to the Tohono O’odham Nation(maternal) in Southern Arizona. Mr. Jackson is a United States Marine Corps veteran who is an active member in his local American Legion Haskell Osife Antone Post 51.
After serving his country he went to work for his tribal community in the Tribal Building Safety Department. As an inspector, He worked on both commercial and residential projects for the Gila River Indian Community. One of his largest projects was a multi-million-dollar commercial expansion of the Gila River Casinos and Resort. He has worked with the EPA as the tribal point of contact for the case study on Code Adoption in Indian Country. As well as the tribal liaison for Arizona State University’s Tribal Community Indigenous Design Concepts for Housing.
He is an ICC preferred Education Provider. His training and education include being selected as the first Native American to become an ICC Board Shadow to Director Mike Savage of the International Code Council. Currently Mr. Jackson is the Founder and Owner of the Code Advisory Group, a consulting and education firm that advocates for code adoption in Tribal Communities.

Native Artist Professional Development Training
2025-09-11 08:00 - 2025-09-12 13:00
September 11-12, 2025 | 8AM-1PM
Free Virtual Workshop
Calling all Native artists and creatives! This free two-day Zoom training, led by Roxanne Best and Valerie Janis, will guide you through clarifying your vision and values, engaging with community partners, budgeting and pricing your work, strengthening your marketing skills, and planning your artist calendar. Presented in collaboration with Native Inc. and First Peoples Fund, this workshop is a great opportunity to gain practical tools and inspiration to support your creative journey.

How to be in Compliance with your Federal Grant Agreements – Project Narrative Reporting
2025-09-16 09:00 - 11:00
September 16, 2025 | 9 AM PST
Free Webinar
Join us for a discussion on the process for end of year reporting on your project deliverables for Federal Grant Agreements. With two experts in this area, we will be looking at ways to track and report on your project progress and results to showcase project success.

10,000 Small Businesses Training
2025-09-22 - 2025-12-01
Application Open for 10,000 Small Businesses
Applications Due December 1, 2025
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses has helped entrepreneurs across the country grow their businesses for 15 years over a decade by offering a free practical business training program, access to capital, and personalized support services. Now, we are expanding, bringing this best-in-class training program to rural communities across America including Idaho.

Eligibility

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is designed for business owners who have a business poised for growth. We look for applicants who are passionate about growing their business and creating jobs in their communities and who generally meet these criteria:

Small business owner or co-owner

Business revenues over $75,000 in the most recent fiscal year

Business in operation for 2+ years

Business with 2+ employees (including the owner)

Idaho – Apply by December 1
Program Dates: March 18 – June 5, 2026 | In-Person Sessions: March 18 – 20, 2026 and June 2 – 5, 2026

Native Youth Grantmakers Program
2025-09-22 - 2025-10-20
Applications Now Open for the Native Youth Grantmakers!
Applications Due October 20, 2025
Native Youth Grantmakers is designed for youth aged 18-24 who are connected to their community (reservation, rural, or urban) and want to grow their leadership, advocate for youth and youth programs, and learn more about the philanthropic sector through relationship building. This program combines both in-person and virtual learning experiences that embraces Indigenous values to help create conditions for all communities to thrive.
This course is both in-person and virtual and embraces Indigenous values that can help create conditions for all communities to thrive. The program additionally comprises of travel, preparatory activities for virtual sessions and presentations, and mentorship provided by NAP staff and partners to support participants in their pursuit of long-term success.
Eligible applicants must:

Be 18 – 24 years old by September 19, 2025
Have a high school diploma or equivalent
Demonstrate a connection to community (urban, rural, reservation)

Buy Nez Perce, Shop Local One-on-One Technical Assistance
2025-09-25 10:00 - 2025-09-26 16:30 | Kamiah, Kamiah
September 25 & 26, 2025 | 10 AM-4:30 PM
Free In-Person, Kamiah, ID
Receive one-on-one support to start or grow your business. Receive technical assistance on entering your business and/or non profit organization in the Native Small Business Directory and connect with valuable resources at our open house during 2025 Nez Perce Tribe Fall General Council. Step forward with purpose and scale up your business now.

Protect Your Personal Identity
2025-09-30 18:00 - 20:00 | 200 S Allmon Street, 200 S Almon Street, Moscow, ID, United States
September 30, 2025
Free In-Person at 200 S. Almon Street, Moscow, ID
Identity theft is the fastest-growing crime in the U.S., fueled by credit breaches, AI, and constant scams. This class will teach you what identity theft really is, how to reduce your risk, and what steps to take if you suspect—or know—you’re a victim. Even if you’ve attended before, this updated session offers new resources and strategies to help protect yourself.

Understanding Your Money Personality
2025-10-08 08:00 - 17:00 | lewiston City Library, 411 D Street, Lewiston, Idaho, 83501, United States
October 8, 2025
Free In-Person at Lewiston City Library, Lewiston, ID
Understanding the messages you associate with money—and how they shape your decisions—is key to making informed choices. By recognizing your financial habits and behaviors, you can turn that awareness into a tool for making smarter decisions and using money to your advantage. Space is limited – RSVP today!

Home Buyer Education Class
2025-10-14 17:00 - 2025-10-16 21:00 | Nez Perce Tribal Housing, 125 Veterans Drive, Lapwai, ID, 83540, United States
October 14-16, 2025 | 5-9 PM
Free In-Person at Nez Perce Tribal Housing Authority, Lapwai, ID
Thinking about buying a home? Join us for a fun and informative Homebuyer Education Class where you’ll learn the essentials of purchasing a home—from understanding the process to preparing financially. Enjoy a complimentary dinner, connect with others, and have the chance to win exciting door prizes! RSVP by October 9 to reserve your spot. Contact Sonya at 208-843-2229 or sonyas@nezperce.org.

Organize Your Financial Paperwork
2025-10-14 18:00 - 20:00 | 200 S Allmon Street, 200 S Almon Street, Moscow, ID, United States
October 14, 2025
Free In-Person at 200 S. Almon Street, Moscow, ID
Have you ever needed an important document and couldn’t find it? In an emergency, you may only have seconds to grab what matters. This workshop will show you why organizing your financial paperwork is essential, what to keep, how long to keep it, and where to store it safely. You’ll also learn how to recover lost documents and leave with tools and resources to get started right away. Space is limited – RSVP today!

Wills & Estate Planning Assistance
2025-10-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Lapwai, Lapwai
October 15 @ 9 AM-12 PM, November 19 & December 17 @ 10 AM-3 PM
Free In-Person at BIA Office, Lapwai, ID
The Nez Perce Tribe Wills & Estate Intern, Amanda from the University of Idaho, will be available once a month through December 2025 at the BIA Office to assist tribal members with estate planning. To prepare, please complete the Estate Planning Questionnaire and bring a printed copy of your Individual Trust Interest (ITI) report, available at the BIA office. Appointments are preferred by email at willsintern@nezperce.org, or by phone at 208-621-4827 during the hours the intern is in the office.
