Tribal Businesses Receive Grant Funding

The Montana Department of Commerce has announced that $320,000 of grant funding has been allocated to support 25 Native American businesses in Montana. The funding is through Commerce’s Indian Equity Fund Small Business Grant Program. “IEF funding assists startup or expanding Native American businesses in Montana with money that can be used for a variety of activities, such as the purchase of new equipment or the development of a new product line,” said Montana Department of Commerce acting director Mandy Rambo. IEF grants for individual businesses can be up to $14,000 with a minimum dollar- to-dollar cash or in-kind match.

The following area businesses will receive IEF grant

funding:

Fort Peck

653 Custom Designs will receive $12,000 to acquire a Roland VersaSTUDIO for expanded design capabilities.

Baby Lonnie’s Beer Mug will receive $14,000 to purchase a new central air conditioning unit.

Whatever Construction will receive $14,000 to purchase new welding equipment.

Wolf City Auto Inc. will receive $14,000 to improve accessibility with new sidewalks.

Fort Belknap

Garrett Doney, LLC will receive $14,000 to upgrade equipment for efficient hauling.

Kevin Hawley will receive $14,000 for shop renovations to increase business capacity.

Wasniya Massage Therapy will receive $14,000 to expand to a new and improved spa facility.

Little Shell Chippewa E-1 Towing will receive $14,000 to purchase new tools and diagnostic technology.

Bougie Paws, LLC will receive $12,000 to purchase new equipment and technology.

The Kinder Cowboy LLC will receive $12,000 to purchase a new vehicle for transporting horses.

Mad Hatter Sweets and Treats will receive $14,000 to acquire a generator and a food truck vehicle wrap.

Milk River Meats & Eats will receive $14,000 to purchase meat processing equipment.

For more information about the IEF Grant Program, visit commerce.mt.gov.