Grantmaking in Indian Country: Trends from the Native Agriculture and Food Systems Initiative

Since 2011, First Nations Development Institute has become the largest grantmaker in Indian Country that supports programmatic efforts to reclaim Native food-system control. Due to this unique position, we have been able to glean valuable insights that are helpful for foundations and other funding entities seeking to invest critically needed social capital into Native American food-system projects that can lead to improved health, diet and nutrition, as well as economic development and cultural preservation.