Putting Tribal SovereigntyFunding 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 below.
Landscape Scale Restoration Grant Program for Tribes
Type of Funding Opportunity: Grant
Agency/Organization: Indigenous Stewardship Network
Deadline: January 26, 2027
Description:
The purpose of the Landscape Scale Restoration (LSR) Program is to encourage collaborative, science-based restoration of priority forest landscapes. This competitive grant program supports collaborative high impact projects that lead to measurable outcomes on priority forest landscapes, leverage public and private resources, and further priorities identified in a science-based restoration strategy, such as a Tribal Forest Plan, State Forest Action Plan, or other equivalent restoration strategy. Proposals should reduce wildfire risk, improve fish and wildlife habitats, maintain or improve water quality and watershed function, and/or mitigate invasive plants, insects, and disease.
Culture Keepers Workshop Grant
Type of Funding Opportunity: Grant
Agency/Organization: Indigenous Stewardship Network
Deadline: Open on Rollling Basis
Description:
This funding opportunity is intended to support workshops and trainings that increase the capacity of Indigenous cultural burners in California. Applications can be submitted for an individual person, Tribe or organization or for a partnership.
Autodesk Foundation Corporate Giving
Type of Funding Opportunity: Grant + Investment
Agency/Organization: Autodesk Foundation
Deadline: Open Until Closed
Description:
Autodesk Foundation funding ranges from $100,000 to $1,000,000, with most commitments falling between $250,000 and $500,000. For nonprofits, we generally provide unrestricted grants and evaluate renewals at the end of each funding period. For startups, we initially invest at the seed or Series A. We participate in follow-on rounds dependent on the progress of the company. Autodesk works closely with each organization to leverage additional Autodesk technology and expertise to accelerate and scale their work.
Easement Restoration and Stewardship
Type of Funding Opportunity: Grant
Agency/Organization: USDA – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
Deadline: November 19, 2026
Description:
The opportunities associated with this NOFO are for lands protected through the Wetland Reserve Easements (WRE) component of the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) and the Floodplain Easement (FPE) component of the Emergency Watershed Protection Program (EWPP). The types of work available through this opportunity fall into three primary categories: 1) restoration of wetland and floodplain easements; 2) stewardship of wetland and floodplain easements, and 3) onsite and offsite assessment of easement conditions.
Organic Certification Cost Share Program
Type of Funding Opportunity: Reimbursement
Agency/Organization: USDA Farm Service Agency
Deadline: December 31, 2026
Description:
The Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP) provides cost share assistance to producers and handlers of agricultural products who are obtaining or renewing their certification under the National Organic Program (NOP). Certified operations may receive up to 75 percent of their certification costs paid during the program year, not to exceed $750 per certification scope.
Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program – Phase 3 Invasive Wild-Caught Catfish
Type of Funding Opportunity: Grant
Agency/Organization: USDA Rural Development
Deadline: December 7, 2026
Description:
The Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program (MPPEP) provides grants to help eligible meat and poultry processors expand their capacity, which creates new, better and more processing options for meat and poultry producers. The goal for MPPEP Phase 3 Round 2 is to support Processors of Invasive, Wild-Caught Catfish species by increasing Processing capacity and providing greater opportunity in this sector. Strategies that can fulfill the goal of this NOFO and ensure lasting impacts include projects to increase Processing capacity; increase Processing volume; elevate incomes for both fishers and Processors; and to provide fair wages, and new, stable and safe job opportunities at Processing facilities to increase economic development in rural communities.
FY27 Tobacco Cessation & Prevention Project (TCPP) Grant Program
Type of Funding Opportunity: Grant
Agency/Organization: New Mexico Indian Affairs Department
Deadline: June 30, 2027
Description:
The State of New Mexico Indian Affairs Department (IAD) is focused on building Tribal capacity to implement culturally appropriate tobacco cessation and prevention initiatives that recognize the unique ceremonial uses of tobacco while reducing the use of commercial tobacco use and its harmful effects.
This funding opportunity is available for Nations Pueblos & Tribes (NPT’s) and tribal-serving organizations within the State of New Mexico.
FY27 Tribal Community Garden
Type of Funding Opportunity: Grant
Agency/Organization: New Mexico Indian Affairs Department
Deadline: Open until funds are expended.
Description:
During Fiscal Year 2027, the New Mexico Indian Affairs Department (IAD) seeks to strengthen food sovereignty, community wellness, environmental stewardship, and cultural knowledge through community-led gardeing initiatives. Funding will support Nations, Pueblos, and Tribes in establishing or expanding community gardens that provide education, hands-on gardening experience, gardening experience, gardening resources, and long-term sustainability.
Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program
Type of Funding Opportunity: Grant
Agency/Organization: USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Deadline: December 31, 2026
Description:
This program supports the development of research capacity at Tribal colleges in the areas of agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences. The objective is to prepare students to be competitive with other students for agricultural-related careers in the private sector, government, and academia. Approximately $11.5 million program funding is available, with a minimum award of $150,000 and a maximum award of $2.5 million.
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program Foundational and Applied Science Program Department of Agriculture
Type of Funding Opportunity: Grant
Agency/Organization: USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Deadline: December 31, 2026
Description:
The Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) supports grants in six AFRI priority areas: Plant Health and Production and Plant Products; Animal Health and Production and Animal Products; Food Safety, Nutrition, and Health; Bioenergy, Natural Resources, and Environment; Agriculture Systems and Technology; and Agriculture Economics and Rural Communities. Research-only, extension-only, and integrated research, education and/or extension projects are solicited in this request for applications. The minimum award is $10,000 and the maximum award is $10,000,000.
Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program
Type of Funding Opportunity: Loan and Grant
Agency / Organization: USDA Rural Development
Deadline: Open Year Round
Description:
This program provides affordable funding to develop essential community facilities in rural areas. An essential community facility is defined as a facility that provides an essential service to the local community for the orderly development of the community in a primarily rural area, and does not include private, commercial or business undertakings. Federally Recognized Tribes are eligible to apply.