Application Deadline November 14, 2019 First Nations to Award Grants for Policy and Advocacy Efforts Aimed at Native Nutrition and Health LONGMONT, Colorado (October 8, 2019) – First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) is now accepting grant proposals through a new effort known as the Fertile Ground Advocacy Campaign under its Native Agriculture and Food...
Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day! Today especially we celebrate indigenous resilience and survival. Today First Nations Development Institute, in partnership with Nonprofit Quarterly, kicked off an 8-week article series that will feature voices and perspectives from Native nonprofit leaders across the country. These articles will run every Monday through December in...
Unpacking Capacity Buildingby Sarah EchoHawk This article is the third in a series that NPQ, in partnership with the First Nations Development Institute, is publishing this fall. It features Native American activist writers who highlight the practices of community building in Indian Country and identify ways that philanthropy might more effectively support this work...
First Nations Awarded Grants for Native American Farm to School Initiatives LONGMONT, Colorado (November 4, 2019) — First Nations Development Institute has received two grants to strengthen the capacity of Native American Farm to School programs. Farm to School programs in Native communities increase access to healthy foods and education for Native youth. Providing...
Application due February 27, 2020 First Nations to Award Grants for Work Contributing to Native Food Sovereignty LONGMONT, Colorado (Nov. 5, 2019) — First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) is now accepting grant proposals through the GATHER Food Sovereignty Grant. First Nations will award up to 8 grants of approximately $32,0000 each for work contributing...
Application Deadline December 16, 2019 First Nations Launches New Keepseagle Fast-Track Grants to Support Native American Farmers and Ranchers LONGMONT, Colorado (November 11, 2019) – First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) today launches additional grant programs to support Native American farmers and ranchers. These grant programs are an outgrowth of...
Philanthropy as Reciprocity by Sarah Kastelic This article is the eighth in a series that Nonprofit Quarterly, in partnership with the First Nations Development Institute, is publishing this fall. It features Native American nonprofit leaders who highlight the practices of community building in Indian Country and identify ways that philanthropy might more effectively...
Happy HolidaysfromFirst Nations Development Institute Tłáaxw iyáshashani iwámta imaamiyawái chnmíki chmti anwíchtpa “May you have many blessings come to you this New Year” Ichishkiin Language – translated by the Cultural and Heritage Program of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Happy holidays from the Board and Staff of First Nations Development Institute.We...
Happy New Year! 2019 was a great year for First Nations Development Institute! We were pleased to partner with multiple Native nations and organiazations to produce trainings and convenings on Building Native Communities, the Business of Indian Agriculture, fundraising, ecological stewardship, and many other areas. We released reports on ecological...
First Nations’ Agua Fund Grant Will Increase Access to Fresh and Healthy Foods First Nations Development Institute has received a $60,000 grant from the Agua Fund to support tribes and Native American communities as they build sustainable food systems that improve health, strengthen food security and increase the control over Native agriculture and food systems. With...