Montana tribes receive $240K grant for Indigenous entrepreneurship

The Montana Department of Commerce has announced that two Montana tribes will share a $240,000 grant to boost Indigenous entrepreneurship in the state. This funding aims to empower tribal businesses to innovate and create opportunities for their communities.

The Blackfeet Tribe will receive $89,400 to enhance meat processing and product distribution linked to the Blackfeet Tribe Buffalo Program in Browning. Meanwhile, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes will receive $150,600 for its meat processing office and retail modular unit in Ronan.

Paul Green, director of the Montana Department of Commerce, highlighted the significance of this funding. “Through TBDG funding, tribal businesses are empowered to drive innovation, create opportunities and shape a prosperous future for their communities,” he said.