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Policy Brief- June 2
Summary: IFAI and NAFDPIR will be hosting a Virtual Tribal Leader Caucus on June 16 at 1-2pm CT on the upcoming FDPIR consultation. IFAI will provide policy updates and background on consultation topics. announced by USDA. Register for the FDPIR Tribal Leader Caucus...
IFAI to Host Virtual Tribal Leader Caucus Ahead of USDA FDPIR Consultation
Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative and National Association of Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations to Host Virtual Tribal Leader Caucus Ahead of USDA FDPIR Consultation June 16, 2026 | 1:00–2:00 p.m. Central Time Indigenous Food and Agriculture...
Policy Brief- May 26
Summary: IFAI and NAFDPIR will be hosting a Virtual Tribal Leader Caucus on June 16 at 1-2pm CT on the upcoming FDPIR consultation. IFAI will provide policy updates and background on consultation topics announced by USDA. Register for the FDPIR Tribal Leader Caucus...
Policy Brief- May 19
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...
Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program – Phase 4
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...
Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program
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...
Policy Brief- May 12
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,...
House Committee Advances USDA Funding Cut
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...
Policy Brief- May 4
Summary: Check out the General Ag Policy Updates section for updates from Congress regarding last week’s House passing its version of the 2026 Farm Bill and the FY27 Agriculture Appropriations markup. The first 2026 meeting of the FDPIR Tribal Leader Consultation...