Putting Tribal SovereigntyOur mission is to enhance the health and wellness of Tribal communities by advancing healthy food systems, diversified economic development, and cultural food traditions.
WHAT’S NEW
The 2025 Dietary Guidelines Scientific Report Provides Historic Inclusion of Indigenous Nutritional Needs
The 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee released its scientific report in December 2024. The Guidelines influence nutrition program standards and federal recommendations for the next five years. The inclusion of a Tribal-focused pilot study and renowned Tribal...
IFAI Releases Annual Report
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative had a busy and successful year, marked by growth and increased services, furthering IFAI’s mission to enhance the health and wellness of Tribal communities by advancing healthy food systems, diversified economic...
IFAI Policy Brief December 17, 2024
Summary This is the last policy brief for 2024. We will resume in early January. December 24 is the submission deadline USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service is requesting comments about information collection activities regarding the Food Delivery Portal. IFAI and the...
IFAI Policy Brief December 9, 2024
Summary IFAI staff will be speaking at several sessions during the Intertribal Agriculture Council Annual Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada on Dec. 10, 11, and 12. We will also have a table in the Exhibitor and Sponsor Hall throughout the week. There is still time for...
In the News: Bloomberg
The 2024 Bloomberg American Health Initiative Summit recently had a panel discussion that featured Kelli Case, Senior Staff Attorney at the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative and a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation. The summit, held in Washington, D.C., brought...
What We Do
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) focuses on putting Tribal sovereignty in food sovereignty, promoting Tribally driven solutions to revitalize and advance traditional food systems and diversified economic development throughout Indian Country. IFAI provides Tribal governments, producers, and food businesses with educational resources, policy research, and strategic legal analysis as a foundation for building robust food economies.
EVENT CALENDAR
The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative participates in virutal and in-person events nationwide to ensure that Tribes and individual producers, regardless of their location, have access to the resources and support they need. IFAI participates in outreach events, youth events, food safety trainings, and Tribal enterprise outreach wherever we are needed. This calendar shows you where we are going and how we are impacting Indian Country.
Funding Opportunities
Grants and funding opportunities are key tools for many Tribes and Tribal producers. However, navigating the list of programs available can be challenging. To help, IFAI staff stay on top of the latest grants and opportunities. Check out the latest list by clicking the button below.
Our Partners
Our work depends on the generous support we receive from the partners listed below.
