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GATHER Food Sovereignty Grants

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Sponsor
First Nations Development Institute
Deadlines
Feb 28, 2023
Contact

Brickman House
920.264.6209
bhouse@firstnations.org

Purpose

GATHER Food Sovereignty Grants provide funding for projects that lead to self-directed, well-resourced, community supported food systems in Native communities.

Activities may include:

  • Conducting a community food assessment to examine the economic impact of food system assets and plan next steps
  • Projects aimed at increasing local food system control, including increasing access to fresh and healthy foods
  • Increasing local food distribution and marketing to end-use institutions and larger markets
  • Strategic community planning around food sovereignty projects
  • Increasing the capacity of food producers to manage environmental, community, and social/political impacts of policy on their food system
Eligibility

Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to:

  • Federal and state recognized tribal governments and tribal government programs
  • Native-controlled 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
  • Native-controlled community organizations with fiscal sponsorship
  • Native 7871 Organizations

Additional eligibility information may be found in the frequently asked questions.

Geographic coverage
Nationwide
Amount of funding

Up to $32,000.

Application process
Tagged as
American Indian or Alaska Native · Community and economic development · Culture and cultural competency · Food security and nutrition · Needs assessment methods and resources · Planning and strategy methods and resources · Wellness, health promotion, and disease prevention

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