Founded in 1980, First Nations began its national grantmaking program in 1993. Through mid-year 2023, we have successfully managed 3,052 grants totaling $64.7 million to Native American projects and organizations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Territory American Samoa.
Our grantmaking program provides both financial and technical resources to tribes and Native nonprofit organizations to support asset-based development efforts.
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The food pantry initiative will respond to the fact that American Indians have the highest food insecurity in the United States. Through the Strengthening Native Programs & Feeding Families Grant, First Nations expects to award 12 tribes or Native-run nonprofits or Native community groups, which are addressing food insecurity through food distribution, with grants averaging $10,000 each annually over four years.
Apply by Oct. 5, 2023Founded in 1980, First Nations began its national grantmaking program in 1993. Through mid-year 2023, we have successfully managed 3,052 grants totaling $64.7 million to Native American projects and organizations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Territory American Samoa.
awarded to Native projects
in total grants awarded
States, D.C. & American Samoa in our grant scope so far
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