25 C.F.R. § 1187.20

Current through October 31, 2024
Section 1187.20 - How will OIED evaluate each application?

In evaluating each application, OIED will consider:

(a) The ability of the eligible applicant to:
(1) Operate a business incubator that effectively imparts entrepreneurship and business skills to Native businesses and Native entrepreneurs, as demonstrated by the experience and qualifications of the eligible applicant;
(2) Commence providing services within three months; and
(3) Provide quality incubation services to a significant number of Native businesses and Native entrepreneurs or provide such services at geographically remote locations where quality business guidance and counseling is difficult to obtain;
(b) The experience of the eligible applicant in providing services in Native American communities, including in the one or more reservation communities described in the application;
(c) The proposed location of the business incubator; and
(d) The extent to which a grant award will enable an entity that is already providing business incubation services to appreciably enhance those services.

25 C.F.R. § 1187.20

86 FR 50257, 9/8/2021