Social and Economic Development Strategies

Administration for Children and Families

Buyer is seeking proposals for community-driven projects designed to grow local economies and strengthen Native American families. The program focuses on preservation of Native American cultures and addressing challenges caused by lack of community-based businesses. Buyer aims to improve social and economic infrastructure in Native American communities including federally-recognized and non-federally recognized tribes, Native Hawaiians, Alaska Natives, and Pacific Islanders. Buyer will award approximately 24 grants ranging from $100,000 to $900,000.

• 6/20/2025 - Posted Date
• 6/20/2025 - Last Updated Date
• 7/22/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Must be eligible Native American organization or tribal entity
• Cannot be an individual or foreign entity
• Must meet cost-sharing or matching requirement

• Design community-driven economic development projects for Native American communities
• Develop strategies to strengthen Native American families
• Create programs to preserve Native American cultures
• Establish community-based businesses in Native communities
• Build social and economic infrastructure in underserved areas
• Implement projects specifically tailored to federally-recognized tribes
• Design initiatives for non-federally recognized tribes
• Create programs for Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders
• Develop projects for Alaska Native communities
• Establish initiatives for Urban Indian Organizations
• Partner with Native Community Development Financial Institutions
• Design projects requiring community matching contributions
• Create sustainable economic development models
• Develop culturally-appropriate family strengthening programs
• Address infrastructure gaps in Native communities
• Create measurable community impact strategies
• Design projects within $100,000-$900,000 funding range
• Develop proposals for multi-year funding implementation
• Establish partnerships with tribal colleges and universities
• Create initiatives addressing current community-identified challenges