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IFAI Policy Brief January 21, 2025

IFAI Policy Brief January 21, 2025

Summary On Weds., Jan. 22, USDA FNS is holding a webinar to hear from Tribes on a new pilot project allowing Tribal administration of federal nutrition programs. The webinar starts at 3-3:45pm eastern, register here. IFAI has a comment template in process for Tribes...

In the News: Tulsa World Op-Ed

In the News: Tulsa World Op-Ed

The Tulsa World recently published an op-ed by the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative's Executive Director, Carly Griffith Hotvedt. In the piece, Griffith Hotvedt highlights the important role food and agriculture play in Tribal sovereignty. Find an excerpt of...

IFAI Policy Brief January 21, 2025

IFAI Policy Brief January 14, 2025

Summary On Jan. 16, 2025, HHS and USDA will host a virtual session for those wanting to submit oral comments about the Scientific Report of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee. Check out the IFAI briefing materials and draft comment template for Tribes...

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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Come Back Home Summer Immersion Researcher

by | Jan 16, 2025 | Education | 0 Comments

The University of Arizona Location: Tsaile, AZ ( Diné College) Closing Date: January 31, 2025 Program Description: Caters to Navajo Nation students who want to return...

Indigenous Summer Research Scholars

by | Jan 16, 2025 | Education | 0 Comments

Cornell College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Location: Geneva, NY Closing Date: Applications are accepted until January 20, 2025 (until the program is full)...

Environmental Policy Analyst

by | Jan 10, 2025 | Tribal | 0 Comments

Lummi Nation Location: Bellingham, WA Closing Date: January 31, 2025 Duties Include: Works directly with the Lummi Nation Resources (LNR) Director’s Office and provides...

Agri Program Manager

by | Jan 10, 2025 | State | 0 Comments

Arkansas Department of Agriculture Location: Little Rock, AR Closing Date: Open Until Filled Duties Include: Provides general supervision of a subordinate professional,...

Administrative Officer

by | Jan 10, 2025 | Federal | 0 Comments

USDA Agricultural Research Service Location: Newport, OR Closing Date: January 30, 2025 Duties Include: Provide technical guidance and assistance to employees and...

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

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