Deadline: 1-Jun-22
First Nations is now accepting applications under their Stewarding Native Lands program for Native-led projects related to the development or implementation of climate resiliency planning.
This grant aims to support 10 Native-led organizations working to promote climate resiliency in Native communities in line with the Justice40 initiative.
The Climate Resiliency in Indian Country Grant is separate from the Regional Dialogues on Climate Resiliency Grant. Tribes and Organizations can, and are encouraged to, apply for one or both opportunities if they have interest and capacity.
Funding Information
- First Nations expects to award 10 grants up to $100,000 each to eligible tribes and organizations.
- Total requests for project budgets within this funding opportunity should not exceed $100,000.
- The grant period for this funding opportunity is July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023.
Eligibility Criteria
- Organizations that have not been formalized as a nonprofit are encouraged to apply through a fiscal sponsor.
- Types of eligible applicants include, but are not limited to:
- Federal and State Recognized Tribal Governments and Departments
- Native-controlled 501(c)(3) nonprofits
- Native-controlled community organizations with fiscal sponsorship
- Native Organizations
Requirements
- A brief history of the organization, its mission and previous work.
- A concise description of the proposed project and how it will directly contribute to climate resiliency in line with the Justice40 initiative.
- A summary of project activities and how they will be implemented.
- At least three specific and measurable objectives to be accomplished during the project year.
- An estimated budget for the proposed project.
- Information on additional funding sources your project is utilizing (if any).
- A timeline of your project activities.
For more information, visit https://www.firstnations.org/rfps/climate-resiliency-in-indian-country-grant/