Administrative Agency:

Nonprofit (National): First Nations Development Institute

Program Goals:

Educate grass-roots practitioners, advocate for systemic change, capitalize Indian communities, and strengthen American Indian economies.

Resource Provided:

Grants, technical assistance, and training, and financial education materials.

Eligibility:

Native nonprofits on or near reservations and tribal programs.

Alaska Program Status:

Funds Alaskan Native village programs, tribal programs, and Native nonprofits.

Comments:

First Nations Development Institute is working to restore Native control and culturally-compatible stewardship of the assets they own - land, human potential, cultural heritage, or natural resources - and to establish new assets for ensuring the long-term vitality of Native communities.

Program Contact:  (Primary Contact listed first.)

Tina M. Farrenkopf, Senior Director of Programs
First Nations Development Institute
703 Third Ave., Suite B
Longmont, CO 80501
Phone: (303) 774-7836
Fax: (303) 774-7841
e-mail: tfarrenkopf@firstnations.org
Web site: http://www.firstnations.org

Montoya Whiteman, Director of Nonprofit Capacity Building
First Nations Development Institute
703 Third Ave., Suite B
Longmont, CO 80501
Phone: (303) 774-7836
Fax: (303) 774-7841
e-mail: mwhiteman@firstnations.org