Putting Tribal SovereigntyType of Funding Opportunity: Grant Agency/Organization: Forest Service Deadline: October 13, 2026 Description: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service, State, Private & Tribal Forestry, is requesting applications for the Community Forest and Open...
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Policy Brief- August 24
Summary: Roadless Rule – USDA has filed a proposal rule to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule, a regulation that aims to protect 58 million acres of roadless U.S. Forest Service land by limiting new road construction, timber harvesting, and energy development. USDA has...
NRCS’ Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program Fiscal Year (FY) 2026
Type of Funding Opportunity: Grant Agency/Organization: Nature Resources Conservation Service Deadline: September 21, 2026 Description: The purpose of the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Project (FSCP) is to respond to the threat feral swine pose to agriculture,...
Policy Brief- August 10
Summary: Youth Self-Advocacy Webinar – Join IFAI for a Credit and Loans Self-Advocacy Webinar on August 17 at 12 noon CT. This webinar will teach critical tools for Native youth to advocate for themselves with financial institutions, USDA, and Tribal and Congressional...
Policy Brief- August 3
Summary: Senate Farm Bill. The Senate Agriculture Committee released updated Farm Bill text over the weekend ahead of a markup scheduled for Thursday at 9:30 a.m. EST. The updated bill text delays implementation of SNAP benefit cost share for states from October 2027...
Policy Brief- July 27
Summary: Senate Farm Bill IFAI held a webinar on July 27 breaking down key provisions of the Senate Farm Bill affecting Indian country. If you missed the webinar, check out the slides here and a recording of the webinar here. IFAI also published a detailed,...
Policy Brief- July 20
Summary: Join IFAI for a webinar on the Senate Farm Bill! The webinar will be held on July 27 at 1-2pm CT on Teams. IFAI policy staff will break down key provisions affecting Indian Country and share insights on what the proposal could mean for Tribal food and...
IFAI Publishes Analysis of Senate Farm Bill
FAYETTEVILLE, AR - Today, the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) published a detailed, section-by-section analysis of the Senate Farm Bill’s impacts on Indian Country. The 902-page bill, which was released on June 23, includes over 90 provisions that...
Policy Brief- July 7
Summary: Call for STAC nominations - The Department of Interior’s Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee (STAC) is seeking nominations for new representatives. STAC is a key forum for strengthening collaboration between Tribes and the Federal government. Nominations...
Policy Brief- June 30
Summary: Farm Bill - Last week, the Senate Agriculture Committee released its long-awaited Farm Bill text, the Agriculture Act of 2026. The legislation includes new safeguards against FDPIR warehouse disruptions, support for seafood producers, and advances for...