GFDA Releases its FY2026 Annual Report

GFDA FY2026 Annual Report

We are excited to release our GFDA Annual Report for FY2026, highlighting the investments, projects, businesses and partnerships we helped move forward across the Great Falls trade area this past year.

A Few Highlights of FY2026

• 1.6 million square feet planned for Janicki aerospace campus

• 52 Fire Within award winners

• 418 entrepreneurs and small businesses advised by our Small Business Development Center

• 2,085 contracts won by our APEX Accelerator clients

• $2.68 million in gap and bridge loans closed

These numbers represent much more than dollars and projects, they represent entrepreneurs taking risks, businesses growing, new opportunities being created, and partners working together to strengthen our region.

Thank you to our incredible clients, partners and investors. Your support and partnership makes this work possible.

A special thank you to our outstanding GFDA staff team and volunteer leaders for another year of hard work and impact!

FY2027 is going to be even better!

Brett Doney

President & CEO

BDoney@GrowGreatFalls.org

1-406-750-2119

Our Mission

Grow diverse economic opportunities that enhance quality of life.

GFDA is a certified Community Development Financial Institution and a 501(c)3 charitable organization. High Plains Financial is a certified Community Development Corporation that offers SBA 504 loans statewide. GFDA and High Plains Financial are Equal Opportunity Employers, Lenders and Providers.

GFDA is proud to host a Montana Small Business Development Center, a Montana APEX Accelerator, and a Montana Food & Ag Development Center. GFDA is a certified Montana MicroBusiness Development Corporation.

GFDA was the first economic development organization in the Rocky Mountain West to earn accreditation from the International Economic Development Council.

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