Economic Development Grant Awards (EDG)

Overview

The 2025 Economic Development Grant (EDG), in partnership with the NNDF Board, awarded $10,000 in funding to each selected recipient to support the development and sustainability of small businesses within the community. This initiative aligns with our strategic goal to promote entrepreneurship, economic growth, and self-sufficiency among Tribal members.

Total Applications Received: 5
Total Grants Awarded: 3
Total Funds Distributed: $30,000
Award Date: July 9, 2025
Award Method: Public presentation during the ECD Award Ceremony

Who Can Apply

Enrolled member(s) of a federally recognized tribe, who reside within the
boundaries of the CCT reservation

What You Should Have Ready In Application:

  • Previous Tax Returns

  • Verification that you have taken a Small Business Course (Contact NNDF to
    register)

  • Copy of Business Plan

  • Copy of Business License (Trader License if operating on CCT Reservation
    only)

  • Detailed budget for the grant amount you have requested

  • Official quote(s) and/or back-up documentation for the items that you
    intend use the grant

  • Explanation on, how will your business benefit the Tribal Population: Job
    creation, training opportunities, and/or other benefits for the community?

Grant Process Timeline:

  • After the application period closes on December 31, applicants will not be
    contacted until the Board has convened, which typically occurs between June
    1 and July 30.

Economic Devlopment Grant timelines and Dates
Advertise Application Submission PM Review Board Convene Award EDG
1 Jul-30 Sept 1 Oct-31 Dec 1 Jan-28 Feb 1 Mar-31 May 1Jun-30 Jul

NFDF Contact Info

https://thenndf.org/
509-633-9940 | PO Box 154, Coulee Dam Washington, 99116

2025 EDG Award Recipients

Business: All Customs LLC
Owner: Miranda Carden
Location: Omak, WA
Business Type: Custom printing business
Summary: All Customs LLC is a custom printing business providing affordable, custom quality prints to clients ranging from apparel printing, tumblers, wood work, auto decals and more.

Business: SkWant Tender Company
Owner: Sevren Carden Partner: Andrea Carden
Location: Nespelem, WA
Business Type: Service-based support Water Tender Company
Summary: SkWant Tender Company offers specialized support tender services under a Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) contract in Region 6. Provides reliable and efficient water tender services to support wildland fire suppression efforts on the reservation, ensuring safety and operation success.

Business: Tessie’s Treats
Owner: Tesla Lelone Partner: Stefanie Lelone
Location: Inchelium, WA
Business Type: Mobile Bakery & Beverage Business
Summary: Tessie’s Treats is a small mobile bakery and beverage business offering homemade baked goods, specialty coffee, and energy drinks (Lotus and Red Bull). Tessie Treats is poised for expansion to meet increasing customer demand and become a key player in the local food and beverage industry