Commerce Allocates Tribal Tourism Grants
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HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Department of Commerce announced today that three Montana tribal governments will share more than $122,000 of grant funding to develop, expand and strengthen local tribal tourism assets and economies. The grant funding is provided through Commerce’s Tribal Tourism Grant Program.
“Commerce’s Tribal Tourism Grant Program assists with the development or improvement of shovel-ready tourism industry projects such as niche product development, visitor facilities and venue upgrades and construction,” said Montana Department of Commerce Acting Director Mandy Rambo. “We look forward to the completion of these new projects and the positive impact they’ll have for local residents as well as visitors.”
Tribes that will receive TTG funding:
Shane Patacsil, project manager for the Chippewa Cree Tribes of Rocky Boy's said, “Thanks to the $50,000 in TTG funding, we’ve transformed the Pow Wow Arbor grounds into a safer and more inviting space. These improvements not only elevate the experience for participants and spectators but also empower us to host vibrant pow-wows and community events that celebrate our culture and bring us together.”
The TTG program operates on a reimbursement system with a 50 percent tribal matching requirement. Eligible projects are required to be shovel-ready and demonstrate a long-lasting investment on the part of the state and the tribe.
For more information and to apply, visit commerce.mt.gov.
“Commerce’s Tribal Tourism Grant Program assists with the development or improvement of shovel-ready tourism industry projects such as niche product development, visitor facilities and venue upgrades and construction,” said Montana Department of Commerce Acting Director Mandy Rambo. “We look forward to the completion of these new projects and the positive impact they’ll have for local residents as well as visitors.”
Tribes that will receive TTG funding:
- Chippewa Cree Tribes of Rocky Boy’s will receive $50,000 for the Rocky Boy Rodeo Enhancement Project in Box Elder.
- Fort Belknap Indian Community will receive $40,301 for repairs and upgrades to the Aaniih Nakoda Tours vacation rental property in Harlem.
- Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians will receive $32,350 for the Little Shell Pow Wow Arbor vendor and venue additions on Mount Royal in Great Falls.
Shane Patacsil, project manager for the Chippewa Cree Tribes of Rocky Boy's said, “Thanks to the $50,000 in TTG funding, we’ve transformed the Pow Wow Arbor grounds into a safer and more inviting space. These improvements not only elevate the experience for participants and spectators but also empower us to host vibrant pow-wows and community events that celebrate our culture and bring us together.”
The TTG program operates on a reimbursement system with a 50 percent tribal matching requirement. Eligible projects are required to be shovel-ready and demonstrate a long-lasting investment on the part of the state and the tribe.
For more information and to apply, visit commerce.mt.gov.
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