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June 15, 2022 18:42 ET | Source: First Nations Development Institute

Gather Film Wins James Beard Foundation Broadcast Media Award

Longmont, Colorado, June 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gather Film Wins James Beard Foundation Broadcast Media Award First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) announced today that the...
May 18, 2021 08:00 ET | Source: First Nations Development Institute

$6.5 Million in Grants Awarded to 427 Native Communities in 2020

Longmont, Colorado, May 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) has released its annual Impact Report detailing highlights of 2020 and the organizations’...
May 29, 2020 17:00 ET | Source: First Nations Development Institute

First Nations Continues Pandemic Response with Over $1 Million in Emergency Funds Directed to Native Communities

Longmont, Colorado, May 29, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of an ongoing response to the coronavirus pandemic and the long-term impact it will have throughout Indian Country, First Nations...
April 21, 2020 15:00 ET | Source: First Nations Development Institute

CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY RESPONSE: FIRST NATIONS AWARDS $635,000 IN GRANT FUNDING TO HELP NATIVE COMMUNITIES ON THE FRONT LINES OF COVID-19

Longmont, Colorado, April 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its devastating effects on Native communities, First Nations Development Institute (First Nations)...
February 13, 2020 10:30 ET | Source: First Nations Development Institute

Continued Funding From Kalliopeia Foundation Supports First Nations’ Native Youth and Culture Fund Program for 2020 and 2021

Longmont, Feb. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) has received $850,000 from Kalliopeia Foundation to continue support of First Nations’ Native Youth...
January 22, 2020 08:00 ET | Source: First Nations Development Institute

First Nations Announces the Inaugural Cohort for the Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship

Longmont, CO, Jan. 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) and The Henry Luce Foundation (Luce) are pleased to announce the selection of ten fellows for the...
December 12, 2019 17:30 ET | Source: First Nations Development Institute

$30,000 in Prize Awards Announced for Native Youth Business Plan Competition at RES 2020

Longmont, Dec. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) and the National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (NCAIED) today announced a Native...
November 20, 2019 17:00 ET | Source: First Nations Development Institute

First Nations to Award Grants for Work Contributing to Native Food Sovereignty

Longmont, Colorado, Nov. 20, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) is now accepting grant proposals through the GATHER Food Sovereignty Grant. First Nations...
November 14, 2019 12:00 ET | Source: First Nations Development Institute

First Nations Launches New Keepseagle Fast-Track Grants to Support Native American Farmers and Ranchers

Longmont, Colorado, Nov. 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) today launches additional grant programs to support Native American farmers and ranchers....
November 07, 2019 14:00 ET | Source: First Nations Development Institute

First Nations Awarded Grants for Native American Farm to School Initiatives

Longmont, Colorado, Nov. 07, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Nations Development Institute has received two grants to strengthen the capacity of Native American Farm to School programs. Farm to...