This grant supports Native communities by funding projects that promote socioeconomic and cultural success through business creation in regenerative agriculture, artificial intelligence, tribal energy sovereignty, and human capital development. Funded activities include expanding food production, enhancing energy resilience, workforce development, cultural education, and community-designed solutions. Awards are fully funded for three years and target sustainable economic growth, job creation, and governance optimization.
Eligible applicants include federally recognized and other Native American tribal governments and organizations, Native CDFIs, Alaska Native entities, Urban Indian Organizations, tribal colleges, and non-profit agencies serving Native peoples. Individuals and foreign entities are not eligible.
