You Built the Dream.
Now Build the Business.
Two free programs — one for Arizona tribal women, one for Indigenous women everywhere. No cost. Real training. Real results.
Project DreamCatcher — investing in the power of Native American women entrepreneurs
Project DreamCatcher
"Project DreamCatcher is a business development program offered at no cost to Native American women entrepreneurs."
The Freeport-McMoRan Foundation created Project DreamCatcher in partnership with Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University. It was built specifically to grow the business capacity of women entrepreneurs from Arizona tribes.
You get MBA-level business training from Thunderbird faculty, one-on-one coaching, and a network of Native women entrepreneurs who understand exactly where you are coming from. And you walk away with the skills and confidence to start or grow your own business.
Over 300 women have graduated. 119 businesses have been created or strengthened. 520 hours of distance learning are available to you — free.
Apply to DreamCatcher →What you receive
- 01 MBA-level business classes taught by Thunderbird School of Global Management faculty
- 02 Personal coaching and advising sessions tailored to your business stage
- 03 Networking with a community of Native women entrepreneurs across Arizona
- 04 New skills and confidence to start or grow your own business on your own terms
Is Your Tribe on This List?
Priority is given to enrolled members of the five founding tribes. Additional tribal nations are also eligible. Check the list below.
- Hualapai Tribe
- Navajo Nation
- San Carlos Apache Tribe
- White Mountain Apache Tribe
- Tohono O'odham Nation
- Ak-Chin Indian Community
- Fort Sill Apache Tribe
- Gila River Indian Community
- Hopi Tribe
- Mescalero Apache Tribe
- Pascua Yaqui Tribe
- Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
- Tonto Apache Tribe
- Yavapai-Apache Nation
- Yavapai Prescott Indian Tribe
- Zuni Pueblo
What DreamCatcher Includes
MBA-Level Business Classes
Taught by Thunderbird School of Global Management faculty at ASU — the same curriculum used by graduate business students.
Coaching and Advising
Personal one-on-one sessions with business advisors who understand the specific challenges facing Native women entrepreneurs.
Networking Activities
Connect with a community of Native women business owners across Arizona who are building alongside you.
Skills and Confidence
Walk away with the practical skills and real confidence to start or grow your business — not just information, but implementation.
Three Simple Requirements
Project DreamCatcher keeps the entry requirements simple. You do not need a degree. You do not need an established business. You need three things.
Check Current Enrollment →- You are an enrolled member of one of the eligible Arizona tribal nations listed above
- You own a business already or you have an idea for a business you want to build
- You commit to continued communication and quarterly check-ins to share your progress after the program
Ready to Apply?
The May 2026 cohort has closed. Check back in early May for Summer and Fall program dates. Enrollment is free — apply as soon as the next cohort opens.
DreamBuilder — Free for Indigenous Women Everywhere
Project DreamCatcher serves Arizona tribal members. DreamBuilder serves Indigenous women entrepreneurs across the entire United States and beyond — with free online courses available in English and Spanish, on your schedule.
DreamBuilder — Your Dream Starts Here
"You do not need money to start learning. You need a plan, a path, and the skills to follow it. DreamBuilder gives Indigenous women all three — completely free."
DreamBuilder is a free online business training program built for women entrepreneurs. Created by the Freeport-McMoRan Foundation in partnership with Thunderbird School of Global Management — the same partnership behind Project DreamCatcher — DreamBuilder offers interactive courses in both English and Spanish. On your schedule. At your pace. From anywhere in the country.
DreamBuilder Program
The complete step-by-step framework for launching your small business. Covers every area of business development — from idea through launch — with a personalized business plan at the end.
Financing Your Dream
Learn about every type of business funding available — grants, loans, investors, and more — and walk away with a Capital Action Plan you can actually use to go get it.
Dream Big
Ready to scale? Learn how to sell to other businesses — not just individual customers — and adapt your Native-owned business to a B2B model that opens new markets.
Available in English and Spanish · No cost · No experience required · Start today at dreambuilder.org
You Have the Resources. Now Build the Path.
Both programs above are free. Both were built for you. And the Native Enterprise Path — Grace Irene's free six-stage business roadmap — connects everything you learn into one clear journey from idea to income.