The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) is a private charitable trust that envisions a future where Native farmers and ranchers thrive and play a crucial role in land stewardship and the nation’s economic viability. Created from the historic Keepseagle v. Vilsack litigation settlement, NAAF works to empower Native and rural communities with the knowledge, resources, and support to foster robust agricultural practices, resilience, and economic self-sufficiency. NAAF believes that by investing in Native agriculture, the country can strengthen rural America’s infrastructure development and job creation, benefiting everyone.
NAAF has issued its 2025 request for applications, which will offer targeted funding by entity type. A total of $10 million is being made available for 2025 funding, with nonprofit organizations able to request grants of up to $250,000, educational organizations able to request amounts of up to $150,000, community development financial institutions (CDFIs) able to request amounts up to the full available pool, and tribal governments and instrumentalities able to request amounts of up to $250,000. Applicants for targeted funding may apply for one or more areas listed below:
General Focus: business assistance, agricultural education, technical support and advocacy services
General Focus (CDFIs only): loan capital, re-granting capital and technical assistance/business assistance