Register Now! Please Join Us for the Food Sovereignty Summit Sept. 23-26 First Nations Development Institute (read more
Only 4% of Evaluated Charities Achieve this Honor First Nations Receives Highest 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator…read more
Building Native Communities: Investing for the Future Train-the-Trainer Workshop July 31 – August 1, 2019…read more
Native-Led Policy Change Making Headway with New Fertile Ground Advocacy…read more
Applications Due Sept. 13, 2019 Are You a Native Knowledge Holder or…read more
Deadline Extended to July 15, 2019First Nations is Hiring a Senior Program Officer …read more
Applications Due Sept. 13, 2019 Apply for the $50,000 Luce Indigenous Knowledge…read more
Get Yourself Registered! Reserve Your Spot for the Food Sovereignty Summit It’s all coming together nicely! First…read more
Applications Due September 13, 2019 Apply Now for the Luce Indigenous Knowledge…read more
The Business of Indian Agriculture & Business Planning Development Training Workshops July 9-11, 2019 Oklahoma…read more
11th Hour Project Grant to First Nations Will Promote Entrepreneurship among Native American Youth LONGMONT, Colorado (June 5, 2019)…read more
First Nations Seeking Senior Program Officer & Senior Communications Officer First Nations Development Institute…read more
First Nations is Hiring a Senior Program Officer First Nations Development Institute (First Nations)…read more
Deadline is May 30, 2019 FINAL REMINDER: Apply Now for Native Language Program Grants First…read more
Three Tribes Selected as Grantees for First Nations’ “Changing Native Food Economies” Project LONGMONT, Colorado (May 21, 2019)…read more
Deadline is May 30, 2019 Applications Open for Native American Language Program Grants First Nations…read more
First Nations Hiring Senior Communications Officer First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) is a Native-led nonprofit…read more
Through a Cycle of Nurturing, We Strive to Lift All Our Children to Prosperity Mother’s Day is…read more
Join Us forA Salish Sojourn:A Northwest Tour First Nations Development Instituteinvites you to…read more
Deadline is May 30, 2019 Application Period Open for Native American Language-Immersion Grants First Nations…read more
First Nations Development Institute Awards 15 Native Arts Initiative Grants Totaling $459,000 LONGMONT, Colorado (May 1, 2019)…read more
New Ecological Stewardship Report from First Nations Showcases Tribal Models of Culturally Appropriate and Values-Centered Development read more
Report: Native Youth-Serving Programs Severely Underfunded by Philanthropy & Overstretched in Staff Resources LONGMONT, Colorado (April…read more
Register Now! Agenda Near Final for National Food Sovereignty Summit in September! First Nations Development Institute (read more
New First Nations Report Details Groundbreaking Dialogue around Native Stewardship of Lands, Natural Resources and Sacred Sites…read more
A Field Guide to Native Poetics April is National Poetry Month and First Nations…read more
Deadline is May 30, 2019 Application Period Now Open for Third Year of Native American…read more
First Nations Development Institute Awards 13 New Native Language Grants During the UN’s International Year of Indigenous…read more
Register Now! National Native Food Sovereignty Summit is September 23-26, 2019, in Green Bay, Wisconsin First Nations…read more
First Nations Awards 17 Keepseagle Fast-Track Grants LONGMONT, Colorado (April 10, 2019) – First Nations Development Institute…read more
Application Deadline April 9, 2019 Grants Available for Policy and Advocacy Efforts Aimed at Native Nutrition and…read more
Our 2018 Impact Report is Out! Dear Friend, First Nations Development Institute is pleased to present its 2018 Impact…read more
Through Mentorship, A Writers’ Society Flourishes April is National Poetry Month and First Nations…read more
Success Story Part 2: Room to Run, Play & Thrive at the Zuni Youth Enrichment…read more
Application Deadline April 9, 2019 First Nations to Award Grants for Policy and Advocacy Efforts Aimed…read more
Application Deadline March 12, 2019 Final Reminder: Apply Now for Native Youth & Culture Project…read more
The Business of Indian Agriculture & Business Planning Development Training Workshops March 12-14, 2019 Denver,…read more
Application Deadline March 12, 2019 Just a Week Left to Apply for Native Youth &…read more
Register Now! National Native Food Sovereignty Summit is September 23-26, 2019, in Green Bay, Wisconsin LONGMONT, Colorado…read more
Application Deadline March 12, 2019 Apply Now for Native Youth & Culture Fund Project Grants…read more
You Should Know about Elizabeth Peratrovich DayFebruary 16, 2019 For the fifth year in a row,…read more
Application Deadline March 12, 2019 Informational Q&A Webinar is February 14 for Native Youth &…read more
Application Deadline March 12, 2019 First Nations Development Institute Accepting Proposals for 2019 Native Youth & Culture…read more
New Report Updates Grantmaking Trends under First Nations’ Native Youth and Culture Fund LONGMONT, Colorado (February 1, 2019)…read more
First Nations Receives Grant to Help Fund Indigenous-Led Environmental Justice Efforts LONGMONT, Colorado (January 31, 2019) – First…read more
Kalliopeia Foundation Provides Continued Funding for First Nations’ Native Youth and Culture Fund Program for 2019 LONGMONT,…read more
Foundations and Individuals Successfully Raise Matching Funds to Support Second Year of First Nations Development Institute’s Native…read more
First Nations Receives W.K. Kellogg Foundation Grant of $1.8 Million to Continue Work to Improve Native American Food…read more
First Nations Receives $50,000 Grant from San Manuel Band of Mission Indians to Help Build the Fundraising Capacity of…read more
Save the Date National Food Sovereignty Summit SEPTEMBER 23-26, 2019 – – – First…read more
First Nations Receives Grant from The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation to Continue Research and Dissemination about Philanthropic Funding…read more
First Nations Receives $1.35 Million Grant from Henry Luce Foundation for New Native American Intellectual Leadership Project LONGMONT,…read more
Happy New Year from First Nations Development Institute! The past year has been filled with many accomplishments for…read more
Yak’éi yagiyee (Good Day), Tomorrow another year is upon us. With your passion for furthering First…read more
Dear Friend, Thank you for your ongoing commitment to our guiding principle, which is: “When armed with appropriate…read more
Dear Friend, As the year comes to a close and I look back at the many remarkable initiatives…read more
Happy Holidaysfrom First Nations Development Institute! Hichandiboh nain bi Wowatse Gindibohread more
Dear Friend, We hope you enjoyed our five-part series of articles on Native American language programs during Native…read more
Deadline Tuesday, December 18, 2018 Final Reminder to Apply for Native Language Grants! First Nations…read more
First Nations Receives $50,000 Grant from Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation to Help Bridge Digital Divide in Native America LONGMONT, Colorado…read more
Deadline December 18, 2018 Less than 2 Weeks Left to Apply for Native Language Grants!…read more
First Nations Receives $175,000 Grant from Otto Bremer Trust to Shift Native Food Economies in Minnesota and North…read more
First Nations Receives $100,000 Grant from Agua Fund to Help Improve Native Food Access LONGMONT,…read more
Please Donate Today for Colorado Gives Day! Today is Colorado Gives Day! This is the annual event where…read more
#BuyNative for the Holidays Dear Friend, Still looking for that perfect gift…read more
Please Support First Nations on Colorado Gives Day This Year! Colorado Gives Day is just a few days away!…read more
Deadline December 18, 2018 Don’t Forget to Apply for Native Language Grants! First Nations Development…read more
We are pleased to share the fifth installment of our five-part series throughout Native American Heritage Month. In…read more
Today is the Day!#GivingTuesday Dear Friend Today is the day! First Nations Development Institute (read more
#GivingTuesday is Coming Nov. 27! This coming Tuesday is #GivingTuesday, a day when people all over the…read more
#BuyNative for Small Business Saturday Dear Friend, Tomorrow, Nov. 24, is “Small Business Saturday,” a day to celebrate…read more
Deadline December 18, 2018 Apply Now for Native American Language Program Grants First Nations Development…read more
Thanksgiving is a Tradition. It’s Also a Lie. By Tommy Orange(This opinion article…read more
We are pleased to share the fourth installment of our five-part series throughout Native American Heritage Month. In…read more
Dear Friend, Tomorrow you will receive the next installment of our five-part series highlighting First Nations Development…read more
We are pleased to share the third installment of our five-part series throughout Native American Heritage Month.…read more
Deadline December 18, 2018 Grant Opportunity for Native American Language Programs! First Nations Development Institute…read more
We are pleased to share the second installment of our five-part series throughout Native American Heritage Month. In…read more
We are pleased to share the first installment of our five-part series. In this first installment called Revitalizing…read more
Deadline is December 18, 2018 Application Period Open for Native American Language-Immersion Program Grants First…read more
Dear Friend, In honor of Native American Heritage Month, I am excited to share information about one…read more
Deadline is December 18, 2018 Application Period Now Open for Second Year of Native American Language-Immersion…read more
First Nations Receives USDA-NRCS Grant to Improve Conservation on Native American Grazing Lands LONGMONT, Colorado (October 18, 2018)…read more
First Nations Publishes New Native American-Centric Farm-to-School Resource Guide LONGMONT, Colorado (October 17, 2018) – First Nations Development Institute…read more
Applications Due October 4, 2018 Apply Now for Native Agriculture & Food Systems College Scholarships…read more
Deadline is Friday, Oct. 5, 2018 Apply Now for Keepseagle Grants to Support Native Farmers…read more
New “Investing for the Future” Curriculum for Trainers to be Featured at October Workshop Are you…read more
Deadline October 5, 2018 Apply Now for Keepseagle Grants to Support Native Farmers and Ranchers…read more
Agenda Finalized! Last Reminder: L.E.A.D. Conference is Sept. 26-27, 2018 First Nations Development Institute…read more
The Business of Indian Agriculture & Business Planning Development Training Workshops November 6-8, 2018 Sacramento, California…read more
Q&A Webinar is Sept. 19 Apply Now for Keepseagle Grants to Support Native Farmers and…read more
Register Now for the L.E.A.D. Conference Sept. 26-27, 2018 First Nations Development Institute…read more
Free WebinarInvesting for the Future Do you work with clients who want to learn about the world…read more
Q&A Webinar is Sept. 12 Apply Now for Keepseagle Grants to Support Native Farmers and Ranchers…read more
Deadline October 5, 2018 Apply for Keepseagle Grants to Support Native Farmers and Ranchers First Nations…read more
Vendor Slots Sold Out! Register Now for the L.E.A.D. Conference Before It Fills Up to…read more
Final Reminder!Deadline to Apply for Native Arts Grants is August 30 First Nations Development Institute (First…read more
Application Deadline October 5, 2018 Get Letters of Intent Ready for Keepseagle Grants to Support…read more
Vendor Slots Already Sold Out! Register Now for the L.E.A.D. Conference Before It Fills Up…read more
New Report: Native-Serving Nonprofits and Charity Watchdog Agencies First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) recently examined…read more
First Nations Development Institute Awards $400,000 to Support 21 Native Youth Programs LONGMONT, Colorado (August 22, 2018)…read more
Final Q&A Webinar August 23, 2018Just a Week Left to Apply for Native Arts Grants –…read more
Application Deadline October 5, 2018 First Nations Launches New Keepseagle Fast-Track Grants to Support Native American…read more
Native American Agriculture Fund Launched Trustees recently met to launch the new Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF).…read more
Q&A Webinar is August 15, 2018Apply Now for First Nations’ Native Arts Initiative Grants First Nations…read more
Vendor Slots Sold Out! Now’s the Time to Register for the L.E.A.D. Conference! First…read more
Next Q&A Webinar is August 15, 2018Applications Open for First Nations’ Native Arts Initiative First Nations…read more
Now’s the Time to Register for the L.E.A.D. Conference! First Nations Development Institute will…read more
New Training Workshop Oct. 16-17 First Nations Releases New “Investing for the Future” Educational Curriculum LONGMONT, Colorado…read more
New First Nations Report Explores Why Philanthropy Continues to Underfund Native American Causes LONGMONT, Colorado (July 30,…read more
First Nations Publishes Two New Reports in Support of Native American Food Sovereignty and…read more
First Q&A Webinar is July 31, 2018Applications Open for First Nations’ Native Arts Initiative First Nations…read more
Application Deadline August 30, 2018First Nations Launches New Grant Opportunity Under Its Native Arts Initiative LONGMONT,…read more
You Don’t Want to Miss the L.E.A.D. Conference! First Nations Development Institute will hold…read more
New First Nations Reports Highlight Positive Outcomes Under the Native Agriculture and Food Systems…read more
12 Grantees Announced for First Nations’ Native Language Immersion Initiative LONGMONT, Colorado (July 6, 2018) – First…read more
First Nations/Walmart Foundation Project Aimed at Improving Native American Child Nutrition and Helping Alleviate Hunger Proves Highly Successfulread more
The L.E.A.D. Conference is Coming Up! First Nations Development Institute will hold its 22nd Annual…read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Groundbreaking Research Reveals America’s Attitudes, Public Perceptions and Dominant Narratives…read more
$5,500 Grants Available for Native Youth Programs Completing Brief Survey REMINDER: First Nations Development Institute (First Nations)…read more
First Nations Report Highlights Declines in Large Foundation Giving to Native Americans LONGMONT, Colorado (June 19, 2018) – In…read more
Native American Stories: A Continuing Blog Series Jaaji (Father) for Father’s Day By Lance Tallmadge (Ho-Chunk)Fitness Specialist…read more
Building Native Communities: Financial Skills for Families Train-the-Trainer Workshop July 16-18, 2018 Elder Centerread more
$5,500 Grants Available for Native Youth Programs Completing Brief Survey LONGMONT, Colorado (June 8, 2018) – First…read more
Results from Year-Long Food-Price Study Show American Indians and Alaska Natives Continuously Pay Higher Costs for Food LONGMONT,…read more
First Nations Receives $150,000 Grant from RISE for Boys and Men of Color LONGMONT, Colorado (May 30, 2018)…read more
First Nations Reports Continuing Unmet Funding Need for Native American Food-System Projects LONGMONT, Colorado (May 22,…read more
‘A Humbling (Foundation) Admission About Indian Mascots … and a Glimmer of Hope for the Future’ …read more
Native American Stories: A Continuing Blog Series The Strength of Our Mothers By Corrine Sanchez, Ph.D. (Tewah Towah…read more
First Nations Development Institute is proud to partner with Dr. Per Cap, aka Financial Education Consultant…read more
First Nations Development Institute is proud to partner with Dr. Per Cap, aka Financial Education Consultant Shawn…read more
First Nations Announces Three Grantees Under its ‘Mapping Ecological Stewardship Opportunities’ Project LONGMONT, Colorado (March 21, 2018)…read more
FINAL REMINDER: Deadline March 23! Apply Now for Native American Language-Immersion Grants First Nations…read more
First Nations Receives USDA-NRCS Grant to Build Business Capacity and Provide Conservation Planning Among Native American Producersread more
Deadline is March 23, 2018 Apply Now for Native American Language-Immersion Program Grants…read more
Deadline This Thursday, March 8!Native Youth & Culture Grant Applications Due Soon First Nations Development…read more
Deadline March 8 – One Week Away!Native Youth Grant Applications Due Soon First Nations Development Institute…read more
Deadline is March 8, 2018Native Youth & Culture Fund Project Grants Available! First Nations Development…read more
Thunder Valley Community Development Corporation Seeks Executive Director After more than a decade of…read more
