Dreamstarter Creative was first announced in 2021 as a Dreamstarter companion program specifically designed to support Native American arts, crafts, and creativity. So far, we have granted a total of $50,000 to 20 Native American artists to support their artistic journeys. Past grants have supported artists in learning new skills, starting and growing businesses...
In honor of teacher appreciation week we want to show our love and appreciation for those who inspire and spark change. Running Strong for American Indian Youth is honored to spotlight a group of individuals who are not just shaping minds but also changing lives – our teachers. Through our Dreamstarter™ Teacher Grants, we aim to empower educators serving our youth...
Three Tribes Selected as Grantees for First Nations’ “Changing Native Food Economies” Project LONGMONT, Colorado (May 21, 2019) – First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) has selected three grantees under its previously announced “Changing Native Food Economies in Minnesota and North Dakota” project, which was made possible through a grant from the Otto...
Deadline is May 30, 2019FINAL REMINDER: Apply Now for Native Language Program Grants First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) is conducting a Request for Proposals (RFP) process for its Native Language Immersion Initiative (NLII). First Nations will award about 12 grants of up to $90,000 each to build the capacity of and directly support Native language...
The Business of Indian Agriculture & Business Planning DevelopmentTraining Workshops July 9-11, 2019Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Do you run a ranching or farming operation in your community and want to move it forward? Are you looking to build a sustainable tribal ranching or farming enterprise? Do you desire to increase your business knowledge and fundamentals of...
11th Hour Project Grant to First Nations Will Promote Entrepreneurship among Native American Youth LONGMONT, Colorado (June 5, 2019) – First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) has received a $250,000 grant from the 11th Hour Project of the Schmidt Family Foundation in order to boost Native American youth-led entrepreneurship activities, which in turn and...
Applications Due Sept. 13, 2019Are You a Native Knowledge Holder or Knowledge Maker? Apply for a Fellowship!First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) and The Henry Luce Foundation (Luce) have partnered to launch the Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship. The fellowship is a 12-month, self-directed enrichment program designed to support the...
Native-Led Policy Change Making Headway with New Fertile Ground Advocacy Campaigns First Nations Development Institute leads new collaborative grantmaking for Native health through Policy Innovation Fund LONGMONT, Colo., July 10, 2019 — The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, the American Heart Association and First Nations Development...
You are invited to attend a First Nations Development Institute Building Native Communities (BNC) Financial Skills for Families Train-the-Trainer on October 22-24, 2019, in Norman, Oklahoma This free of charge training, organized by the Oklahoma Native Assets Coalition, Inc. (ONAC) and the Native Alliance Against Violence, is sponsored by ONAC, the Native Alliance...
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...