Tribal Finance Program

Tribal Finance Program

Overview: A partnership program with CliftonLarsenAllen to support Native nations in building their financial capacity through a cohort-based, two-year learning experience.

Program Status: Currently in planning stages for next cohort

Geographic Scope: Native nations in Mni Sota Makoce, North Dakota, and South Dakota region

Eligibility & Participation:

Native nations may select up to five participants per nation

Participants should include: elected officials, finance department leadership, and other relevant staff

Diverse team composition encouraged (both elected leaders and staff)

Commitment Requirements:

Pass a Tribal Resolution in support of participation

Share financial data for initial assessments (kept confidential)

Participate in full two-year program, including all convenings

Share experience with peers

Ensure all participants are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before in-person convenings

Program Coverage:

NGC covers all costs related to convening lodging, meals, and supplies for program participants

Program Timeline:

Pre-Program:

Fall: Meet with interested Native nations and outline participant lists

Winter: Finalize project agreements and participant lists

Year 1:

Winter: Program kickoff

Spring: Tribal Finance assessments

Fall-Winter: In-person and virtual convenings

Year 2:

Continued in-person and virtual convenings

Monthly mentor meetings

Completion of each nation's grant reporting

Content and schedule finalized based on previous cohort learnings

Financial Assessments: Help participants identify current state of nation's financial systems, vision for future, and needs to address during program

Contact Information:

Kathryn Young, Program Manager - Tribal Finance: [email protected]

Sasha Strong, Program Coordinator - Tribal Finance: [email protected]

Phone: (651) 571-0826

Mailing Address: 1730 New Brighton Blvd Suite 104-236, Minneapolis, MN 55413