Native American Economic Development Assistance (59.052)
Program
59.052 Native American Economic Development Assistance
Federal Agency
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Authorization
Small Business Act, as amended; Public Law 108-447; Consolitated Appropriations Act, 2005.
Program Number
59.052
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To fund economic development projects that will provide small business opportunities and empower American Indians, Native Alaskans and Native Hawaiian entrepreneurs located in disadvantaged and under-served Indian reservations and tribal areas within the U.S.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants (Contracts).
Uses and Use Restrictions
The projects must have the ability to provide increased entrepreneurial development opportunities for Native Americans, serve as effective models to address the issue of access to SBA information and resources, and have the potential to become best practices for implementation by other entities around the country. Program initiatives must assist small businesses in tribal areas on the basis of need, realizing that not all Native American tribes, particularly those in remote areas experiencing severe economic hardship, may be aware of this and other SBA programs. Projects must also include a strong outreach component to ensure that underserved Native American tribes have the opportunity to participate in the program.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Organizations must have experience in effectively training, counseling, developing and measuring small business development in Indian Country.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Native American entrepreneurs who are starting their own business or expanding their existing business.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is excluded from overage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Proposals are accepted per an annual Request for Proposal advertised in the Federal Register.
Award Procedure
On a project by project basis, proposals of eligible applicants are evaluated by a review panel. The SBA/Office of Procurement and Grants Management issues an award to each approved applicant.
Deadlines
Applications/proposals must be submitted by the date indicated in the Request for Proposal.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
Not applicable .
Renewals
On a case by case need basis, as determined by the contracting officer and the program office.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
The performance period varies based upon the accepted proposals.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Monthly performance and financial reports are due by the middle of the month subsequent to the accomplishment of work. Content of the performance reports varies dependent upon the nature of the work and as stipulated in the Request for Proposal and resulting contract. Funded projects may be subject to follow-up impact analysis as determined by the program office.
Audits
Not applicable.
Records
The awardee shall maintain and submit detailed, complete and accurate client activity records to reflect clearly the nature and variety of services provided. Financial records must be kept until 3 years after the completion and submission of the final report.
Program Accomplishments
Not available at this time.
Financial Information
Account Identification
73-0100-0-1-376.
Obligations
FY 04 $4,440,000; FY 05 $2,507,000; and FY 06 est $2,525,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Contact the Small Business Administration for more information. OMB Circulars A-110, A- 122, A-21, A-133.
Related Programs
59.026, SCORE; 59.037 SBDC.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Not applicable.
Headquarters Office
Small Business Administration, Office of Native American Affairs, 409 Third Street, SW., Washington, DC 20416. Contact the Office of Native American Affairs.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Typical projects include, but not limited to: small business development incubator activities; small business training; marketing outreach to Indian Country and business development services for specialized projects such as reforestation, etc.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Established on a project by project basis to include, but not limited to: viability and feasibility, performance history, etc.
