Putting Tribal Sovereignty
in Food Sovereignty
TULSA, OK – On October 13, 2026, the judge overseeing the USDA reorganization case issued a stay, temporarily pausing USDA’s reorganization activities. USDA and its agencies may not: Close or eliminate offices Relocate or reassign employees based on reorganization...
Type of Funding Opportunity: Grant + Investment Agency/Organization: Autodesk Foundation Deadline: Open Until Closed Description: Autodesk Foundation funding ranges from $100,000 to $1,000,000, with most commitments falling between $250,000 and $500,000. For...
Type of Funding Opportunity: Grant Agency/Organization: USDA – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Deadline: November 19, 2026 Description: The opportunities associated with this NOFO are for lands protected through the Wetland Reserve Easements (WRE)...
InterTribal Buffalo Council Location: Rapid City, SD Closing Date: Open Until Filled Duties Include: The Technical Services Provider provides direct services to Tribal buffalo managers of ITBC member Tribes to assist in the improvement and expansion of their buffalo...
Type of Funding Opportunity: Reimbursement Agency/Organization: USDA Farm Service Agency Deadline: December 31, 2026 Description: The Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP) provides cost share assistance to producers and handlers of agricultural products who...
National Cattlemen's Beef Association Location: Centinnial, CO Closing Date: Open Until Filled Duties Include: The Director, Organizational Communications is responsible for developing, editing and producing high-quality content that supports NCBA’s organizational...
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. – On Sept. 9, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers proposed changes to the definition of "waters of the United States" (WOTUS). These changes could narrow federal protections for certain waters under the Clean...
Type of Funding Opportunity: Grant Agency/Organization: USDA Rural Development Deadline: December 7, 2026 Description: The Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP) provides grants to help eligible meat and poultry processors expand their capacity, which...
Type of Funding Opportunity: Grant Agency/Organization: USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Deadline: November 2, 2026 Description: The TCEP-SE under assistance listing 10.517, provides informal, community-focused extension pilot projects at 1994...
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. – As Congress returns from the August recess this month, it faces a tight legislative schedule to finish must-pass legislation before the end of the year. Here’s a rundown of major pending legislation related to Indian Country food and...