Awarded Grants

The ultimate purpose of RLLFI is to 1) create a local foods economy by leveraging existing land, human and traditional knowledge resources to encourage entrepreneurial producers to engage in commercial food production, 2) through mentor/mentor relationships better utilize existing agriculture assets and 3) create a long-range vision and strategic business plan to control food production and availability, thus further extending Tribal sovereignty and its inherent responsibilities to the people of Red Lake.

The purpose of our proposal is to increase the number of community members that pursue agriculture as an economic viable career. Our proposal will do this by creating a network of mentors that can demonstrate successful farms and sound business planning. This proposal will also leverage the existing FDLTCC Agricultural Extension programming to increase our outreach to youth to encourage interest in agriculture.

Native Giving match

The ultimate purpose is to 1) create a new tribal food system, 2) utilize an approach that involves tribal planning and development assets, with an emphasis on youth and elder roles in the system developed, 3) increase youth and elder participation in definiing and launching the food system, and 4) leverage regional tribal (Minnesota) expertise

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The ultimate purpose of Natural Resources and Forestry is to provide and create guidance and technical assistance in the assertion and retention of Treaty and reserved right with regards to the compliance with Tribal, State and Federal Law in the protection, conservation management, and preservation of health diversity, and productivity of the Oglala Sioux Tribe's Natural and Water Resources to meet the needs of present and future generations to come. Our commitment to proper stewardships and public service is the framework within which natural resources are managed and controlled for the increased awareness of all permitting practices at Natural Resources.

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The purpose of our project is to determine the feasibility of developing a carbon sequestration program for Lower Brule Sioux Tribal Lands. If feasible, the Tribe will see an increase in revenue, which will in turn be utilized to promote self-sufficiency for the Department of Wildlife, Fish and Recreation and potentially the Tribe as a whole. Additionally, this project will promote environmental stewardship and enhance habitat available to fish and wildlife.

Native Giving match

The ultimate purpose is to create a management plan that outlines our current wildlife/habitat conditions, and also aligns our conservation efforts with the best management practices. Building up our current database (knowledge, GIS, new partnerships, etc.), is also a major component to this project. This improved database will be utilized to decide which management practice is best suited for a particular situation. We feel that in order to properly protect our resources, we need to first identify them. We will take a proactive approach to our management practices, rather than the reactive nature of our current management system.