The DED will submit the CEDS to the U.S. Economic Development Administration to fulfill its requirement to become eligible to apply for federal/state grant funding for regional economic development projects on Navajo.

This report serves as a snapshot of the Navajo Nation’s current economic status and highlights areas of opportunity. The Nation is in a position to approach new and creative solutions to help rebuild its economy after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Additionally, “many of our entrepreneurs, businesses located on the Navajo Nation, community leaders, and decision-makers depend on this informative regional planning document to ensure proper placement and allocation of our resources toward economic development projects that create positive changes for our Navajo communities,” states Division Director Tony Skrelunas