With the generous support of NoVo Foundation, First Nations’ Gather Food Sovereignty Grants support work contributing to building a national movement that will fulfill a vision of Native communities and food systems that are self-directed, well-resourced and supported by community policies and systems.
Donor Name: First Nations Development Institute
State: All States
County: All Counties
U.S Territories: American Samoa, Guam, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/26/2023
Size of the Grant: $32,000
Grant Duration: 12 months
Details:
This opportunity targets emerging projects that focus on developing Tribal Food Sovereignty. In this round of the Gather Food Sovereignty Grant, First Nations expects to award up to seven grants averaging $32,000 to support Native American-led food sovereignty work.
Funding Information
Total requests for project budgets within this funding opportunity should not exceed $32,000.
Grant Period
The grant period for this funding opportunity will commence March 1, 2023, and end February 28, 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
Types of eligible applicants include, but are not limited to:
- Federal- and state-recognized tribal governments (tribal government programs, such as tribal arts programs, heritage departments, economic development entities, etc.)
- Native-controlled 501(c)(3) nonprofits
- Native-controlled community organizations with fiscal sponsorship
- Native 7871 organizations
Organizations located and/or serving communities outside of the United States or U.S. Territories are not eligible to apply.
Selection Criteria
First Nations seeks projects that demonstrate:
- Strengthening of Native American, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian community food systems and food sovereignty
- A new emerging or innovative idea or an ongoing effort that substantially builds upon past success
- The ability and/or experience necessary to successfully accomplish the proposed project
- Logical and sequential development of project or program implementation
- A clear plan of action with specific, measurable, and realistic goals and objectives
- Accurate, reasonable, and consistent project or program budget
- Direct engagement of target audiences within the planning, implementation, and evaluation process
For more information, visit Gather Food Sovereignty Grant.