Monthly Session

Brief Description: Grant writing plays a pivotal role in the sustainability and development of tribal and native communities across the country. These communities often face unique challenges stemming from historical marginalization, limited access to resources, and the preservation of cultural heritage. Securing grants enables tribal governments, organizations, and enterprises to fund crucial initiatives such as healthcare improvements, housing, economic development, education programs, infrastructure projects, and cultural revitalization efforts.

Beyond financial support, successful grant applications empower tribes to assert their sovereignty, amplify their voices in policy-making arenas, and forge partnerships that foster long-term socioeconomic growth. Effective grant writing not only secures necessary funding but also serves as a powerful tool for advocating for the rights and wellbeing of indigenous peoples, ensuring their stories and contributions are recognized and respected on a broader scale. Successful grant writing involves community preparation, data collection and analysis, communication, and effective storytelling.

This session will also facilitate discussion of barriers to capital access, opportunities to reduce or eliminate these barriers, and successful strategies for attracting capital (which will set the stage of the training section on cultivating relationships with lenders and investors).