Tribal Level

• Hannahville Indian Community 2% Grant Program
  • Type: Community & Enterprise Grant Funding.
  • Due Dates: Bi-annual deadlines on September 30, 2026 (Fall Cycle) and March 31, 2027 (Spring Cycle).Online portal opens August 1 and February 1 respectively.

Local & Regional CDFI Level

• Native Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) Microloans & Small Business Grants
  • Type: Microloans, working capital loans, and technical support grants for Native entrepreneurs (e.g., Northern Shores Community Development, First Peoples Fund).
  • Due Dates: Rolling / Year-Round Applications.

State Level (Michigan)

• Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) Small Business Capital Access Programs
  • Type: Small business loan participation, collateral support, and state-backed CDFI lending partnerships for Native-owned businesses.
  • Due Dates: Open / Year-Round based on lender participation.

Federal Level

• Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Indian Loan Guarantee and Insurance Program (ILGP)
  • Type: Guaranteed loans up to 90% for Indian-owned businesses and tribal enterprises to access commercial credit.
  • Due Dates:Rolling / Continuous (accepted throughout FY 2027 via participating financial institutions).
• USDA Rural Business Development Grants (RBDG)
  • Type:Technical assistance, revolving loan capitalization, and business incubator support for rural Native entrepreneurs.
  • Due Dates: Expected June 15, 2027 (SECD applications) and June 30, 2027 (General RBDG).
• HHS Administration for Native Americans (ANA) Economic Advancement Grants
  • Type:Business creation, capacity building, and economic self-sufficiency grants for Native communities.
  • Due Dates: Forecasted NOFO release Early Spring 2027 (FY 2027 window).
• U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Native American Business Grants
  • Type:Native American Trade Expansion Program (NATEP) and 8(a) Business Development small business assistance.
  • Due Dates: Annual cycles run through July–August 2027.