Strategic Planning and Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)
Learn more about strategic planning and how CEDS activities impact economic development.
Introduction
Created in 2016 through the adoption of the USET Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), the USET Office of Economic Development assists member Tribal Nations with the growth of economic and community development efforts. USET staff supports the work of healthy and vibrant Tribal economies through training and technical assistance opportunities, resource brokering, and research and data appraisals.
The USET Office of Economic Development understands that growing Tribal businesses means more people with jobs, new revenue sources for Tribal Nations, a more vibrant and resilient Tribal economy, and strengthening Tribal sovereignty.
Tribal Enterprise Directory
Tribal Enterprise Directory
See USET’s official Tribal Enterprise Directory.
Chris Thompson Economic Development Professional Excellence Award
Chris Thompson Economic Development Professional Excellence Award
The USET Board of Directors created this award in 2019 in recognition and appreciation of Tribal professionals and their innovation, dedication and contributions to economic development success in USET member Tribal Nation communities while promoting USET’s mission and statement of unity. Chris Thompson, past USET E...
Resources and Library
Resources and Library
Explore a list of resource organizations, partners, documents, and reports on Economic Development in Indian Country.
Economic Development News
Poarch Band of Creek Indians & Dreamcatcher Development Join Forces to Expand Award-Winning Hotel Brand
In an exciting and strategic collaboration, Creek Indian Enterprises Development Authority (CIEDA) and DreamCatcher Development, an award-winning hotel developer, have forged a new partnership aimed at further expanding the DreamCatcher Hotels brand. This partnership represents a significant milestone in the evolution of both organizations and is poised to elevate the company’s hospitality landscape to new heights.
Indian Affairs awards $3 Million in Tribal tourism grants
The Indian Affairs Office of Indian Economic Development announced the awarding of more than $3 million in Tribal Tourism Grant Program funding to 30 federally recognized Tribes and Tribal organizations. The grants, which range in value from $30,000 to $150,000, are funded for one-year.
Connecting eligible inventors and entrepreneurs with free legal assistance for patent and trademark issues
Are you in need of free legal assistance for issues related to patents or trademarks? The US Patent and Trademark Office can help!
The CDFI Fund Announces $194 Million in Financial Assistance Awards
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) awarded 252 Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) $194.1 million in Financial Assistance (FA) awards today. The awards, through the fiscal year (FY) 2022 round of the Community Development Financial Institutions Program (CDFI Program) and the Native American CDFI Assistance Program (NACA Program), will enable CDFIs to substantively expand lending and investment activity in disadvantaged and distressed neighborhoods and communities.
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $500,000 in High-Speed Internet Grant to Passamaquoddy at Pleasant Point
The Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) recently announced it has awarded $500,000 to the Passamaquoddy at Pleasant Point as part of the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP). This new grant brings the total of the program to over $1.734 billion awarded to 133 Tribal entities.
Federal contracting’s expanding revenue role in Indian Country
Analysis of a new Center for Indian Country Development dataset shows Native entities’ increasing participation in the federal contracting industry.
NTIA's Office of Minority Broadband Initiatives publishes progress report
On November 3, 2022, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s Office of Minority Broadband Initiatives released its first annual report, touting more than $20 million in awards disbursed.
Indian Affairs awards $3.9 million to promote economic development in Tribal communities
The Indian Affairs Office of Indian Economic Development announced grants under two programs that support economic development in Indian Country, the Native American Business Incubators Program and the Native American Business Development Institute Feasibility Study Program.
Oneida Indian Nation launches Wáhta’ Maple Farm
The Oneida Indian Nation is further bolstering its tribal economy with the launch of a new sustainable agriculture enterprise. Tribally owned Wáhta’ Maple Farm will produce and market organic maple syrup in various flavor profiles. The company will harvest sap from trees on Oneida Nation lands.
Tribal Economic Development: Action is Needed to Better Understand the Extent of Federal Support
The Indian Community Economic Enhancement Act of 2020 includes a provision that GAO conduct a study on Indian economic development. This report examines economic development programs available to tribal entities and the extent of fragmentation, overlap, and duplication among these programs; analyzes available data on obligations to tribal entities for these programs; and describes selected tax incentives available to tribes and related data, among other objectives.