First Nations is now accepting applications under the Stewarding Native Lands program for Native-led projects related to the development or implementation of climate resiliency planning.
Donor Name: First Nations Development Institute (First Nations)
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 06/01/2022
Size of the Grant: $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
As the world confronts climate change and its disastrous effects, many institutions now look to Indigenous knowledge and practices to mitigate and adapt to these changes. Despite this, Native communities remain some of the most vulnerable to extreme weather events due to the lack of access to resources and infrastructure.
This grant aims to support 10 Native-led organizations working to promote climate resiliency in Native communities in line with the Justice40 initiative.
Grant Award Ceilings
Total requests for project budgets within this funding opportunity should not exceed $100,000.
Grant Period
The grant period for this funding opportunity is July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023.
Eligibility Criteria
Types of eligible applicants include, but are not limited to:
- Federal and State Recognized Tribal Governments and Departments
- Native-controlled 501(c)(3) nonprofits
- Native-controlled community organizations with fiscal sponsorship
- Native §7871 Organizations
For more information, visit Climate Resiliency in Indian Country Grant.