NAFSA Grower Stipends

Posted by Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance (NAFSA)

Type: Funding
Application Deadline: May 16, 2025

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The Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance (NAFSA) is excited to announce 29 Grower Stipends for the upcoming growing season! Through our microgranting initiatives and our program Indigenous Seed Keepers Network (ISKN), we are committed to redistributing resources and revitalizing Indigenous food systems by directly supporting Indigenous growers.
We recognize that many seedkeepers and growers often engage in this work during their personal time or in a volunteer capacity, often with limited resources. These stipends are intended to honor and support the critical work of expanding Indigenous seed access and sovereignty in communities across the U.S.

Who Should Apply

  • Individuals who are beginning or building their seedkeeping or growing journey.
  • New and emerging growers, defined as individuals with seven or fewer years of experience stewarding seed that is culturally significant to their community
  • Individuals who face significant barriers in their seed sovereignty or grower efforts (e.g., access to land, resources, mentorship, culturally relevant seed, or time)
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