Montana (statewide)
Montana Tribal Tourism Small Business Grant
From Montana Department of Commerce (Indian Country Economic Development)
Verified on the funder's official page
- Amount
- Up to $30,000
- Deadline
- Nov 30, 202636 days left
- Matching funds
- You pay 10% in cash, only on costs above $25,000
- Payment
- Paid after you spend
- Effort
- Medium A form plus a few documents.
- Who
- Minority-owned
The link goes to montana.servicenowservices.com.
Who can apply
- Enrolled citizens (18+) of Montana's 12 federally recognized tribes, residing in Montana, applying for their for-profit startup or expanding tourism business
- Tribal enrollment documentation required
Hospitality, arts, and services
Can you apply?
A quick check. It does not block the apply link.
Can a small business win this?
About 24 awards from a $240,000 pot (roughly three per tribal nation), so the pool is small and tightly defined.
Before you apply
Set up the State of Montana OKTA account well before Nov 30; the ServiceNow portal cannot be reached without it. Funds are paid as reimbursement, so plan cash flow.
Heads up
The program page says up to $10,000. The FY27 guidelines say up to $30,000. The page says applications close at 11:59 p.m. but names no time zone.
Checked on commerce.mt.gov, Oct 21 (opens in a new tab)
This is a summary. The official page has the final word.
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Questions about Montana Tribal Tourism Small Business Grant
How much is Montana Tribal Tourism Small Business Grant?
Up to $30,000. The full line is: Up to $30,000, paid back after you spend. Highest figure stored: $30,000.
When can I apply for Montana Tribal Tourism Small Business Grant?
The deadline is in the key facts at the top of this page. Check the official page before you apply. Dates move.
Who can apply for Montana Tribal Tourism Small Business Grant?
Enrolled citizens (18+) of Montana's 12 federally recognized tribes, residing in Montana, applying for their for-profit startup or expanding tourism business. Tribal enrollment documentation required.
Does Montana Tribal Tourism Small Business Grant require matching funds?
Yes. You need to put in some of your own money or another match. You pay 10% in cash, only on costs above $25,000. The money is paid after you spend.
Where was Montana Tribal Tourism Small Business Grant checked?
Checked on 2026-10-21 at https://commerce.mt.gov/Business/Indian-Country/Indian-Country-Financial-Assistance/Tribal-Tourism-Small-Business-Grant. The official page wins if we disagree.