Trump Administration Invests $187,923 in Aaniiih Nakoda College

Investment to Help Tribal Colleges Make Infrastructure Improvements and Purchase Equipment
 

Bozeman, Mont., October 20, 2020 – The Trump Administration today announced that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $1,169,734 in the seven Tribal Colleges in rural Montana. Aaniiih Nakoda College in Harlem was awarded $187,923 through USDA Rural Development’s Tribal College Initiative Grant program.

“I’m pleased to announce the Trump Administration’s recent investment in Aaniiih Nakoda College. Gros Ventre and Assiniboine students will enjoy campus improvements that will contribute to their educational success,” said Montana State Director Charles Robison. “Under the leadership of President Trump, USDA has been working tirelessly to be a strong partner to Indian Country because we know that when Montana Tribal communities thrive, all of Montana thrives.”

Aaniiih Nakoda College in Harlem received $187,923 to replace 30 outdated campus heating and air conditioning units with modern, energy-efficient ones. Any remaining funds after completion of the HVAC upgrades will be used on a campus paving project. Over the last 10 years, USDA has supported Montana Tribal Colleges with over $11 million in direct grants to support campus facilities, equipment and infrastructure.

State Director Robison released a video statement about the project: https://youtu.be/t4aXj4lSYLk

USDA Rural Development provides loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural areas. This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing; community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov/mt.  

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