First Nations Development Institute is now accepting applications under the Food Sovereignty and Local Control of Food Systems grant opportunity within the California Tribal Fund.
Donor Name: First Nations Development Institute
State: California
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/31/2023
Size of the Grant: $40,000
Grant Duration: 18 months
Details:
First Nations expects to award 10 to 12 grants to California-based tribes or tribally-controlled non-profit organizations as they work toward building a statewide movement that will fulfill a vision of California Native communities and food systems that are self-directed, well-resourced, and supported by community policies and systems.
This grant is made possible through the generous support of the Clarence E. Heller Charitable Foundation, the Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation, the Sierra Health Foundation, and the Walter and Elise Haas Fund.
Grant Award Ceilings
Total requests for project budgets within this funding opportunity should not exceed $40,000.
Grant Period
The grant period for this funding opportunity will be eighteen months, commencing July 1, 2023 and ending January 31, 2025.
Activities
Examples of allowable activities under this funding opportunity include, but are not limited to:
- Conducting a community food assessment to examine the economic impact of food system assets and plan next steps.
- Strategic Community planning around food sovereignty projects.
- 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 (eg: schools or local and tribal businesses) and larger markets.
- Support for capacity building including creation or revision of policies and procedures, strategic plans, etc.
Examples of unallowable activities under this funding opportunity include:
- Capital construction projects (which includes the construction, purchase, renovation, and/or furnishing of facilities)
- Scholarships or tuition assistance
- Films, television and/or radio programs
- Endowments
- Development campaigns
- Funding for individuals
- Purchase of Real Estate
- Support of lobbying activities or drafting legislation
- Support of litigation
Eligibility Criteria
Organizations eligible to apply include California located, Native American-controlled, nonprofit 501(c)(3), tribal organizations, and Native §7871 organizations. First Nations considers “Native controlled” to mean that the majority (more than 50%) of the organization’s Board of Directors is tribally affiliated.
- Types of eligible applicants include, but are not limited to:
- California based Federal and State Recognized Tribal Governments
- Native-controlled 501(c)(3) nonprofits
- Native-controlled community organizations with fiscal sponsorship
- Native §7871 Organizations
- Native-controlled community organizations with fiscal sponsorship
For more information, visit California Tribal Fund.
