Office of Native American Affairs for Native American Micro Enterprise Business Services

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The purpose of this Funding Opportunity is to invite proposals from entities currently funded by the Office of Native American Affairs for Native American Micro Enterprise Business Services for innovative projects promoting the development, success, and long-term survival of Native American firms eligible for assistance under the U.S. Small Business Administration’s 7(j) Management and Technical Assistance Program that are located in areas with a high population of Native Americans. In order to be an eligible Applicant for this funding opportunity an Applicant: may be a for-profit or not-for-profit entity (including, but not limited to small businesses, other-than small businesses, trade and professional associations, and educational institutions); must have been in existence continually for at least the past three years; must demonstrate substantive experience dealing with issues relating to small business; and, must demonstrates that it has the capacity to provide assistance to small business concerns. (See Section 3.2 of the Announcement entitled "Eligibility Information” for clarification.)

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