The recently passed CARES Act contains a variety of initiatives to assist Indian Country during this most difficult time. The bill includes a total of $300 million for Indian Housing-related activities. Specifically, the bill provides an additional $200 million to the...
The Blue Stone Team
Most Recent 2020 Federal Funding Matrix Documents
Funding Matrix as of 04.29.20 Competition Requirements & Submission Dates as of 04.29.20
Tribal Gaming Now Eligible for SBA PPP Loan Assistance
Prayers of Health and Safety to all of you and your communities! Blue Stone Strategy Group has been following the Stimulus funding that is being provided by the US Govt. to Tribes. The SBA Payroll Protection Program Loan was previously not available to Casinos, but...
Casino Re-Opening Toolkit – Rebooting Tribal Economies
When casinos reopen it will, for most of us, be a very challenging time. In our series on Reigniting Tribal Economies we want to take a hard look at what it will take to get reopened and provide some valuable tools that leadership can begin using now as they plan for...
Jay McCormack
Subject Matter Expert
$2.2 Trillion (CARES) Act
Understanding the opportunity for Tribal access to the largest appropriation in US history The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law by March 27, 2020. The $2.2 trillion piece of legislation is Congress' response to the growing...
John O’Neill
Subject Matter Expert
Building Better Profit Potential During Casino Shut Downs
As more and more Tribal Leaders begin to work from home this week, Blue Stone is starting a new 10-week series sharing strategies around Stabilizing Tribal Economies. However, the conversation doesn't need to stop there, we are available for Phone Calls, Video...
Sean O’Shea
Subject Matter Expert
Gabe Preston
Subject Matter Expert
Dan Rivera
Subject Matter Expert
Building a Strong Workforce for Your Tribe
Many Tribes across the country struggle with recruitment and retention of quality employees. This is due to a variety of factors, especially among remote rural reservations where adequate housing, services and infrastructure for potential employees and their families...