Fertile Ground Grant Program

Submitted by hcasesc2 on Wed, 11/29/2017 - 11:32
Type: 
Funding
Organization: 
Seeds of Native Health, AHA, AICAF
Description: 

Deadline Passed 12/19/2017. Deadline for 2018 Unknown.The new Fertile Ground Grant Program funds tribes, Native advocates, Native youth, and Native-led organizations to create sustainable community health improvements through nutrition and food sovereignty efforts. The grants of up to $35,000 will provide support for:

  • Native-led convenings to identify community health priorities
  • Advocacy and policy strategies that address improving health outcomes
  • Access to healthy food
  • Food sovereignty work rooted in tradition, culture, and Indigenous knowledge.

The program is funded by $100,000 from the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community through its Seeds of Native Health philanthropic campaign and $100,000 from the AHA through its Voices for Healthy Kids campaign. AICAF will serve as the intermediary partner and administer the program.

Category: 
nutrition, food sovereignty, community health, tradition, culture, indigenous knowledge
Funding Amount: 
$0-$35,000

Geography:

Eligibility: 
Organization or fiscal sponsor is a U.S. based Tribal nation or a Native American-controlled, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization; AND Applicant has successful examples of current and previous efforts focused on improving nutrition, food access, and the health of Native communities; AND Applicant has a well-articulated plan for thoughtful planning and engagement with strategic approaches to policy change for improved nutrition, food access, and wellness, honoring the wisdom and strength of Indigenous culture and traditions.
Website: 
https://www.americanindiancancer.org/fertile-ground-grant