INDIGENOUS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE
The Indigenous Economic Development Community of Practice (CoP) is an EDA-funded group that brings together tribal economic development practitioners to learn from each other and build capacity to plan for, apply and secure funding for, and implement economic development projects.
Latest from the CoP
Explore the newest publications, event summaries, Subject Matter Expert (SME) insights, financing resources, and community knowledge from across the Indigenous Economic Development Community of Practice.
Tribal Economic Development Resources
Tribal Economic Development Resources
CoP Publications
Explore our collection of resources developed by the Indigenous Economic Development Community of Practice, including practical toolkits and briefs on planning, implementing, and financing economic development initiatives in Native communities.
Supporting Experts
Meet and learn from experienced economic development practitioners in areas such as planning, financing, housing, energy, healthcare, transportation, and entrepreneurship—making connections to support your tribal community.
Event Summaries
The CoP convenes regular networking sessions, coordinates training and technical assistance opportunities, and develops and shares best practices and other economic development resources.
We want to hear FROM YOU
What would you like to see discussed in the CoP?
Who would you like to work with and learn from?
How would you like the CoP to change?
Next Phase of the CoP
Who is Involved?
Who is Involved?
Community of Practice Participants
Current EDA Indigenous Communities grantees, current and prior recipients of EDA grants in tribal communities, and tribal programs and enterprises supporting economic development can serve as community members.
Resource Group
Professionals, academics, agency staff members and others who provide technical support and resources to tribal and Native economic development professionals but who are not themselves current or potential EDA grantees.
See where other CoP members are located and working from on the
CoP Member Map and Database
CoP Member Map and Database
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Community Participants:
Sort and filter the dashboard based on topics you are looking for additional information on or need assistance with (i.e. GRANT WRITING). You can also sort and filter the dashboard based on the type of resource group you are looking to interact with (i.e. NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION). Once filtered, you can click on the resource and community organizations that meet your criteria to find further information, including contact information, for each of them.
Resource Group Members:
Sort and filter the dashboard based on topics that the Community Participants are looking for additional information on or need assistance with (i.e. GRANT WRITING). You can also sort and filter the dashboard based on the type of resource group they are looking to interact with (i.e. NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION). Once filtered, you can click on the community organizations on the map that meet your criteria to find further information, including contact information, for each of them.
This database allows the user to sort by details in the following categories:
EDA Region: sort by EDA region, find EDA contact or other members in the same region
Topics: includes topics of interest members are interested in connecting with other members
Sectors: includes sectors members currently work in
Organization Type: sort by the type of organization
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CoP Organizers
CoP Organizers
This toolkit provides practical guidance and tools for tribal leaders, partners, consultants, and other stakeholders responsible for designing local economic development plans that align with community needs and cultural values.