Explore summaries from all past CoP events, review presentation slides and other event sourced materials, and connect with featured subject matter experts (SME).
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Creative Mechanisms for Funding Economic Development
This session featured the presentation of two unique funding mechanisms for supporting community economic development in tribal and Native communities, including Section 105(l) leases and Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSCBI), as well as an introduction to some useful tools and Resources the EDA offers for underserved communities
Grant Application Best Practices
The August CoP session featured a panel of grant experts who discussed strategies for writing successful grants and attracting other capital, common mistakes and other barriers to the grant writing process, and opportunities to reduce or eliminate barriers.
Subject Matter Experts (SME)
Subject Matter Experts (SME)
The CoP has featured these SME due to their knowledge and experience in Indigenous economic development projects across the country and beyond boarders. View the CoP’s featured SME bios, contact information, and featured events they were a part of.
