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
Policy Brief-November 25
Summary: There are no Congressional hearings scheduled this week. The FDPIR Tribal Leaders Consultation Work Group will hold its final government-to-government consultation of the year with USDA during the Intertribal Agriculture Council’s Annual Conference on...
Policy Brief-November 18
Summary: After 54 days of the government shutdown, Congress is back in the swing of things. There are three Congressional hearings relevant to Tribal food and agriculture this week: Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, House Subcommittee on Indian and...
Food and Nutrition Service Requesting SNAP Comments
The Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is requesting comments to their proposed updated staple food stocking standards for retailers in SNAP. If you would like to submit comments for USDA Food and Nutrition Service Updated...
Policy Brief-November 11
Summary: There are no Congressional hearings scheduled this week, but the House is set to return on Wednesday, Nov. 12, and vote on a funding bill that could reopen the government. DOI’s Bureau of Indian Affairs series of consultations on Secretarial Order 3443,...
Policy Brief-November 4
Summary: Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry is holding a nomination hearing on Wednesday, November 5, for Glen Smith to be the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development. DOI’s Bureau of Indian Affairs scheduled two in-person...
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.
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...
University of Missouri Location: Columbia, MO Closing Date: May 16, 2026 Duties Include: Provide principled, strategic leadership that advances excellence in research,...
Central State University Location: Wilberforce, OH Closing Date: Open Until Filled Duties Include: Develop, organize and provide outreach and programming for current...
North Carolina State University Location: Greensboro, NC Closing Date: April 20, 2026 Duties Include: NC State Extension extends research-based knowledge to all North...
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College Location: Cloquet, MN Closing Date: May 1, 2026 Duties Include: Teach a variety of college courses related to American Indian...
Our Partners
Our work depends on the generous support we receive from the partners listed below.
