The NATIVE ACT
The cooperative agreement between the Office of Indian Economic Development and The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development outlines three key goals in alignment with the NATIVE Act of 2016: to enhance and integrate Native American tourism, empower Native American communities, and improve coordination and collaboration among federal tourism assets, all while expanding heritage and cultural tourism opportunities across the United States.
NCAIED will engage tribal, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities in close collaboration with the tourism team to ensure that the voices and perspectives of these communities are prioritized.
By offering technical assistance, NCAIED will gain a deeper understanding of each community’s unique needs, challenges, and strategic goals. This knowledge will enable NCAIED to deliver flexible, responsive, and tailored support that meets the specific needs of each community, empowering tribal and Native Hawaiian communities to pursue their tourism development objectives.
The Native Edge Tourism Technical Assistance Center (NETTAC)
The Native Edge Tourism Technical Assistance Center (NETTAC) partners with the US Government to allow Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian organizations to fully participate in the tourism industry through the coordination of technical assistance.
Technical assistance includes support with developing all facets of your tourism initiative including feasibility studies, tourism planning, or tourism project rollouts.
This technical assistance also includes working with your organization to access available federal funds and grants
All services are performed by our trained tourism professionals and provided at no cost.
Who Runs the Native Edge Tourism Technical Assistance Center (NETTAC)
NETTAC is proudly supported by the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED). The National Center has been a driving force for the advancement of Indigenous entrepreneurs and businesses for over 55 years.