Grantmaking Programs
Grants, Training and Technical Assistance
First Nations Grantmaking provides both financial and technical resources to tribes and Native nonprofit organizations to support asset-based development efforts that fit within the culture and are sustainable. First Nations offers grant support through the Eagle Staff Fund (ESF) including special initiatives within ESF, as well as other donor-advised and donor-designated funds.
First Nations Development Institute has the following funds under management:
- Eagle Staff Fund (ESF)
- Native Youth & Culture Fund (NYCF)
- Little Eagle Staff Fund
- Native Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative (NAFSI)
- Native American Asset Watch Initiative (NAAWI)
- Raymond James Native American Development Fund (RJF)
If you're a consultant interested in working with First Nations to help us provide training and/or technical assistance, please complete our online form: Consultant Form.
If you are a technical assistance provider and need our travel policy and expense report, click here.
Understanding Assets in Native Communities
First Nations has a range of publications that describe our economic development philosophy and our understanding of assets in Native communities. Click here for more information.
Tina Farrenkopf
Senior Director of Programs
303-774-7836 x 19
