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...
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...
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...
First Nations Receives Grant to Support Indigenous-Led Environmental Justice Efforts LONGMONT, Colorado (March 17, 2020) – First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) has received a $220,000 grant from the Broad Reach Fund of the Maine Community Foundation. The funds will be used to support Native American-led efforts to combat abusive extractive industries...
Coronavirus Emergency Response: First Nations Awards $635,000 in Grant Funding to Help Native Communities on the Front Lines of COVID-19 LONGMONT, Colorado (April 21, 2020) – In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its devastating effects on Native communities, First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) today announced it is directing $635,000 in immediate...
July 11, 2017 To all applicants, we are sorry for the delay in receiving a notice about proposals. Since the cut back by the government on finances for the arts we have been overwhelmed with applications. The Board is working very hard to hopefully complete all applications by the end of July. Everyone will be notified. Thank you for your patience. Sincerely, Gladys...
LONGMONT, Colorado (October 15, 2020) – In response to the disproportionate effects of COVID-19 on Indian Country, specifically in California, First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) today announced it will award up to 10 grants of $10,000 each to help California Native tribal organizations and nonprofits sustain and thrive through this challenging time...
Funding from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative will go to supporting Native Youth education, mental health, and identity strengthening LONGMONT, Colorado (December 16, 2020) – The board and staff of First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) are honored to announce the receipt of a $1.6 million grant from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI). The funding will...
December 19, 2018
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LONGMONT, Colorado (January 27, 2021) – First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) is pleased to announce that more funding will soon be directed to Indian Country to counter the disproportionate impact of coronavirus on Native communities. First Nations is among the 20 Native American Community Development Financial Institutions and Native-serving...