Putting Tribal Sovereignty
in Food Sovereignty
WASHINGTON - The House of Representatives is expected to vote on the 2026 Farm Bill during the week of April 27, according to a recent notice from the House Rules Committee. Amendments are due Wednesday, April 22. House leadership faces tight margins passing the...
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. - With support from the Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF), the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) at the University of Arkansas School of Law is hiring a 2026 Law and Policy Fellow. Third-year law students and recent law school...
Type of Funding Opportunity: Grant Agency/Organization: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Deadline: June 22, 2026 Description: MGFSP assists agricultural agencies or departments in eligible states and territories to increase the quantity and quality of locally grown...
Summary: The Tribal-Interior Budget Council will meet on May 19 and 20, 2026. Registration is closed, but the meeting will be live streamed here: https://www.youtube.com/USIndianAffairs IFAI will be watching multiple Congressional hearings this week from the House...
Type of Funding Opportunity: Grant Agency/Organization: USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service Deadline: August 7, 2026 Description: Funding is available to make "loans and grants and provide other assistance to maintain and improve food and agricultural supply chain...
Type of Funding Opportunity: Grant Agency/Organization: USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Deadline: December 31, 2026 Description: This program supports the development of research capacity at Tribal colleges in the areas of agriculture, natural...
Type of Funding Opportunity: Grant Agency/Organization: USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture Deadline: June 8, 2026 Description: FRTEP provides funding extension programs that address the unique needs of Tribal communities and supports the development and...
Summary: Read IFAI's analysis of the House agriculture appropriations bill (H.R.8646), which cuts USDA funding by 3%. Reminder: The Tribal consultations on the Tribal Interior Budget Council will be happening on May 19 and 20. The consultation will be held in-person,...
Type of Funding Opportunity: Grant Agency/Organization: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Deadline: June 5, 2026 Description: LFPP supports the development, coordination, and expansion of local and regional food businesses involved in indirect...
Type of Funding Opportunity: Grant Agency/Organization: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Deadline: June 5, 2026 Description: The Farmers Market Promotion Program supports the development, coordination, and expansion of direct producer-to-consumer markets to...
WASHINGTON - Last week, the House Appropriations committee advanced legislation that would cut USDA funding by 3%, significantly less than the 19% cut proposed by the President’s Budget Request. The bill largely maintains funding at current levels for Tribal-specific...
Southeast Alaska Conservation Council Location: Juneau, AK Closing Date: May 20, 2026 Duties Include: Represent SEACC in agency proceedings, public hearings, and coalition settings; Help translate complex legal and regulatory issues into accessible materials for SEACC...