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

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Policy Brief- August 17

Summary: Farm Bill negotiations remain unsettled - The Senate Agriculture Committee’s failed vote to advance its Farm Bill proposal leaves major questions about conservation programs, specialty crop support, crop insurance, nutrition programs, and rural development...

IFAI Analysis: Native Children’s Commission Implementation Act of 2026

FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. – The recently introduced Native Children’s Commission Implementation Act (S.4976) advances Tribal food sovereignty by establishing two new demonstration projects for Tribal Nations to administer the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)...

Policy Brief- August 10

Summary: Youth Self-Advocacy Webinar – Join IFAI for a Credit and Loans Self-Advocacy Webinar on August 17 at 12 noon CT. This webinar will teach critical tools for Native youth to advocate for themselves with financial institutions, USDA, and Tribal and Congressional...

Updated Farm Bill Released by Senate Committee

WASHINGTON - The Senate Agriculture Committee released an updated Farm Bill text over the weekend that would delay new cost-sharing requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Committee is marking up the legislation on Thursday. Under...

Policy Brief- August 3

Summary: Senate Farm Bill. The Senate Agriculture Committee released updated Farm Bill text over the weekend ahead of a markup scheduled for Thursday at 9:30 a.m. EST. The updated bill text delays implementation of SNAP benefit cost share for states from October 2027...

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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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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.

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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: