California Food Sovereignty and Local Control of Food Systems Grant

First Nations expects to award 10 to 12 grants averaging $40,000 to California-based tribes or tribally-controlled non-profit organizations as they work toward building a statewide movement that will fulfill a vision of California Native communities and food systems that are self-directed, well-resourced, and supported by community policies and systems.

This grant is made possible through the generous support of the Clarence E. Heller Charitable Foundation, the Elizabeth R & William J Patterson Foundation, the Sierra Health Foundation, and the Walter and Elise Haas Fund.

Organizations eligible to apply include California located, Native American-controlled, nonprofit 501(c)(3), tribal organizations, and Native §7871 organizations. First Nations considers “Native controlled” to mean that the majority (more than 50%) of the organization’s Board of Directors is tribally affiliated. Types of eligible applicants include, but are not limited to:

• California based Federal and State Recognized Tribal Governments

• Native-controlled 501(c)(3) nonprofits

• Native-controlled community organizations with fiscal sponsorship

• Native §7871 Organizations

• Native-controlled community organizations with fiscal sponsorship

All applicants must complete the First Nations online grant application, including submission of necessary attachments.

• Request for Proposals