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
Agency Information Collection Activities: Operational Challenges in Child Nutrition Programs (OCCNP) Surveys
Agency: USDA – Food and Nutrition Service Action: Request for comments by July 7, 2023 Does it matter: The Operational Challenges in Child Nutrition Programs (OCCNP) Surveys, are designed to collect timely data on emerging school food service operational challenges,...
Agency Information Collection Activities, Comments Request: Understanding States’ SNAP Customer Service Strategies
Agency: USDA – Food and Nutrition Service Action: Request for comments by June 26, 2023 Does it matter: This study seeks to describe the key characteristics of State Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) agencies’ customer service strategies through...
Proposed Revisions to the National Handbook of Conservation Practices for the Natural Resources Conservation Service
Agency: USDA – Natural Resources Conservation Service Action: Request for comments by May 31, 2023 Does it matter: NRCS plans to revise the conservation practice standards in the National Handbook of Conservation Practices. This notice illustrates the planned...
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.
