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IFAI Policy Brief March 25, 2025

IFAI Policy Brief March 25, 2025

Summary   Registration will close soon on this Thursday’s IFAI webinar examining the latest executive orders and how those actions impact Tribal food and agriculture. Make sure to register to ensure your spot.   USDA’s Farm Service Agency posted a Notice of Funding...

In the News: AP News

In the News: AP News

The Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative's Executive Director Carly Griffith Hotvedt (Cherokee Nation),  spoke with AP News on the changes in Tribal food and agriculture since the start of the new presidential administration while she and others from IFAI were...

IFAI Policy Brief March 25, 2025

IFAI Policy Brief March 18, 2025

Summary In presidential actions, the Trump Administration rescinded Executive Order 14112 Reforming Federal Funding and Support for Tribal Nations To Better Embrace Our Trust Responsibilities and Promote the Next Era of Tribal Self-Determination. In a separate action,...

Our mission is to enhance the health and wellness of tribal communities by advancing healthy food systems, diversified economic development, and cultural food traditions.

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.

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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.

Job Opportunities

IFAI’s job board is intended to be a resource for Native Americans and Alaska Natives interested in employment and internship opportunities that focus primarily on Indigenous food and agriculture policy and law. However, the job board is also open to other types of opportunities in the following:

  • US Federal / State Departments and Agencies
  • Federally Recognized Tribes and organizations
  • Educational Institutions
  • IFAI’s partner agencies, including members of the Native Farm Bill Coalition

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Policy Analyst, Forest and Agricultural Practices

by | Mar 17, 2025 | Partners | 0 Comments

Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission Location: Olympia, WA Closing Date: March 27, 2025 Duties Include: Facilitate and support tribal homeland and treaty resource...

Program Coordinator

by | Mar 17, 2025 | Partners | 0 Comments

Native Roots Farm Foundation Location: Wilmington, DE Closing Date: Applications submitted before April 7 will be prioritized Duties Include: Steward the Three Sisters...

President

by | Feb 28, 2025 | Partners | 0 Comments

Indian Land Tenure Foundation Location: Little Canada, MN Closing Date: Open Until Filled Duties Include: Leadership & Strategic Direction - Provides leadership to...

WIC Paraprofessional

by | Feb 13, 2025 | Tribal | 0 Comments

Citizen Potawatomi Nation Location: Shawnee, OK Closing Date: Open Until Filled Duties Include: Completion of Nutrition Assistant Training as well as continuing...

Water Resources Engineer

by | Feb 13, 2025 | Tribal | 0 Comments

Coeur d'Alene Tribe Location: Plummer, ID Closing Date: Open Until Filled Duties Include: Complete all engineering requirements needed to support project designs and...

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Our work depends on the generous support we receive from the partners listed below.

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