Indigenous Economic Development Community of Practice
Project Profile
Client:
U.S. Economic Development Administration
Project Time Frame:
October 2022 - March 2026
Areas of Focus:
Economic Development
Housing
Transportation
Natural Resources
Culture and Sovereignty
Project Description
In partnership with the Urban Institute and the National American Indian Housing Council, Big Water helped coordinate the Indigenous Economic Development Community of Practice (CoP)funded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA).
This initiative is designed to convene current and potential EDA tribal grantees to build capacity for project planning and implementation via training and technical assistance for indigenous communities, and to facilitate expanded access to EDA’s economic development funding opportunities for tribes.
"Sustained progress across Indigenous communities has commonly resulted from sharing experience, knowledge and successful models and strategies … [We have enjoyed] facilitating this critical knowledge sharing process at a time when Tribes and Native communities are increasing their planning capacity, capitalizing on new opportunities, responding to unforeseen challenges, and incorporating new sources of funding and technical assistance.”
— Kevin Klingbeil, managing director of Big Water Consulting
The CoP offers:
Opportunities to connect with other CoP members
Opportunities to ask questions and connect with featured subject matter experts
Recorded information sessions highlighting key economic development sectors
Highlighted EDA resources
Recorded trainings and workshops with supporting resources
Resources within economic development sectors such as new research, project examples, and funding opportunities
