OICED Programs — Biennial Seed
Supports Montana tribal nations and individual members through community and business development initiatives in tourism and livelihoods.
The Office of Indian Country Economic Development (OICED), administered by the Montana Department of Commerce, is a family of six state-funded grant programs for Montana's tribal nations and enrolled tribal members. OICED was created by the 59th Montana State Legislature and has operated since October 2005. The six sub-programs are: the Indian Equity Fund Small Business Grant (IEF), supporting sma…
Indian Country economic development: small business startup, business advisors, collateral support, tribal business planning, tribal tourism.
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