Tribal Food Sovereignty Innovation Lab

The Tribal Food Sovereignty Innovation Lab, a collaboration between the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative (IFAI) and the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), provides Tribal Nations with the tools, guidance, and resources to strengthen self-governance in food and agriculture. Explore model codes, case studies, funding opportunities, and practical guidance to support Tribal-led food systems.


“How-To” Resources

Model Agricultural and Food Codes for Tribal Nations
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Building Food Sovereignty Initiatives: Plans and Partnerships
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Tribally-Led Efforts and Case Studies
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Research and Data Resources

Data, Mapping, and Federal Statistical Resources
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Tribal and Intertribal Food Systems Assessments
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Food Sovereignty & Health Research
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Indigenous Foodways & Cultural Knowledge
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Policy & Governance
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Land & Forest Management
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Funding Resources

Explore a comprehensive collection of funding opportunities to support Tribal food sovereignty, agricultural development, and community-driven food systems. This resource hub lets you easily navigate and drill down to quickly find relevant programs for your Tribe or organization: Sort opportunities alphabetically by granting entity, or sort by funding type or funding entity.

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Food Sovereignty Events

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