Project LEAP
Posted by Intertribal Agriculture Council
Type: Funding
Application Deadline: December 31, 2025
The Intertribal Agriculture Council with support from the Newman’s Own Foundation and our expansive network of partners, hope to encourage youth to LEAP into the world of agriculture and engage with their cultural knowledge empowering the next generation of Indian agriculture.
In order to sustain Indian agriculture, which translates into Tribal food sovereignty and economic sustainability, the next generation of food and agriculture producers need support to grow personally and professionally. Project LEAP will provide resources to Native youth to ease financial hardships associated with agriculture.
Awards to Native youth will be up to $500.00 for projects and opportunities relating to agriculture, natural resources, and food systems.
ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS
- Enrolled member/citizen of a Federally Recognized Tribe or are a direct descendant of an enrolled member/citizen of a Federally Recognized Tribe. Required documentation can include:
- Tribal ID
- Enrollment card
- Letter from the Tribal Enrollment Office on tribal letterhead
- Contact us for alternative verification options.
- Use the attachment feature on this form to upload a copy of one of the following.
- Between the ages of 14-26.
- Youth are only eligible to receive support from the LEAP program once per year.
Examples of what Project LEAP funds can be used for but not limited to:
- Livestock
- feed costs, processing fees, show fees, and general upkeep
- Payment on existing youth loans
- via Akiptan, FSA, etc.
- Agriculture Supplies
- small machinery, garden tools, seeds, soil, etc.
- Registration costs
- conferences, workshops, trainings