Enrolled members of Montana tribes (18+, living in Montana) can get up to $30,000 (reimbursement) for their for-profit tribal tourism businesses for equipment, inventory, renovations, signage, branding/websites and trailers. Apply Oct 1–Nov 30, 2026.
This grant funds startup or existing Native American-owned businesses that promote or facilitate tribal tourism in Montana, such as Native American Made in Montana retail products, hosted accommodations or tours, licensed outfitting or guiding, food/beverage or grocery businesses, and other businesses serving tribal tourism. Under the FY2027 guidelines (the program web page still lists up to $10,000), applicants can request up to $30,000 of $240,000 available; no match is required up to $25,000, and a 10% cash match is required for $25,001–$30,000. Funds are paid on a reimbursement basis. Applications are accepted Oct. 1 through 11:59 p.m. Nov. 30, 2026.
Enrolled members of Montana’s federally recognized tribes residing in Montana, aged 18 years or older, may apply on behalf of their for-profit businesses
Must include documentation of tribal enrollment (Certified Indian Blood Form or tribal ID)
Business must be registered with the Montana Secretary of State
Ineligible: nonprofits, governmental units, businesses owned/controlled by non-enrolled individuals, grantees with an open TTSB contract (two-year cooling-off between awards)
Funds must be used for one of five eligible tribal tourism business categories
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