For over four decades, First Nations Development Institute has championed the economic empowerment of American Indian communities. It works to reinforce Native economies through the establishment of innovative institutions and models, aiming to enhance asset control and bolster economic development for American Indian individuals and their communities.
The Gather Food Sovereignty Grant, backed by First Nations with support from the NoVo Foundation, focuses on revitalizing and sustaining Native food systems. It aims to support Native communities in strengthening traditional food systems, broadening access to healthy and fresh foods, raising awareness about food origins, and linking food to Native cultures for economic development and entrepreneurial ventures. This grant targets emerging projects dedicated to developing Tribal Food Sovereignty, aspiring to create self-sustained, well-resourced Native communities and food systems, underscored by supportive community policies and systems.