Taking 2023 Native Farmer & Producer Mini Grant Applications Now!
This year, the Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) has once again provided the Stockbridge-Munsee Community with $6,500 for grants to Tribal Member Farmers and Producers. In 2023, approximately 5 grants will be awarded, and an applicant may request $500 to $1500 for qualified expenses. Since 2020, NAAF has granted the Ag Department with $14,000 to share (or re-grant) with the community’s farmers and producers. So far, the Mini-Grant has helped seven tribal members start, add value or streamline existing business operations with 11 Mini-Grant awards. Agriculture productions have included: mushroom growing, poultry farming, produce farming, pumpkin farming, Indigenous farming & technique teaching, beekeeping and more.
Applications found at: https://www.mohicanag.com/native-farmer-producer-mini-grant, pick up at the Land Management Office, or contact Maria @ maria.duits@mohican-nsn.gov. Applications are due to the Tribal Secretary, by 4:00 pm April 14th, 2023.
Applications may be submitted in person or by mail:
Stockbridge-Munsee Community
“NAAF Native Farmer & Producer Mini Grant
PO Box 70
N8476 MohHeConNuck Road
Bowler, WI 54416