Awarded Grants

This project will help create first foods availability by removing derelict fencing posing risk to struggling interstate mule deer and state-focus pronghorn herds. It will also increase sacred botanical resources by controlling trespass cattle grazing and leveraging the value of regenerative grazing with goats now and buffalo in the future.

This project will retain our existing food distribution programs via weekly meals and food pantry access to four locations on campus. Utilization of these funds will allow our pantry to grow in offerings, supporting our existing needs and increasing future demands.

This project will leverage existing opportunities to create meaningful conversations between Tribes and government, nonprofit, and industry stakeholders to increase the participation of tribal leaders in discussions around climate resilience and preparedness.

BCC Workforce Development will increase awareness of organizational capacity in alternative/renewable energy through training needs of the community. Workforce Development proposes to have meetings with the community to assess what is needed in curriculum. This will increase opportunities for jobs.

General Operating Support for Maui Wildfire Relief

This project will increase the capacity of Native Buffalo Producers to participate in conservation efforts that create sustainable solutions and support the combat of climate change.

2023 Annual Luncheon Sponsorship

This project aims to leverage a comprehensive Mapping System for the Kiowa Tribe, facilitating informed land planning and development. By acquiring essential tools like a mapping plotter, computer, and hiring an ArcGIS Specialist, the Tribe can efficiently create, manage, and utilize accurate land ownership, enabling strategic growth, enhancing community welfare.

The project will increase knowledge of green energy initiatives in the region, provide educational opportunities for community members, and create local green job opportunities through our geothermal power plant project and solar energy installation workshops.

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