California Tribal Fund COVID – 19: Recovery & Resiliency Grantee Orientation January 8, 2021 All participants will be muted during the webinar
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A-dae Romero Briones Rebecca Tortes Cochiti/Kiowa Cahuilla, Luiseño, and Assiniboine Sioux Director of Programs – NAFSI Lead Program Officer Co-Founder California Tribal Fund Co-Founder California Tribal Fund Welcome 2020 Grantees!
• Advocates for Indigenous California Language Survival • Bishop Paiute Tribe • California Indian Museum & Cultural Center • Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians • Gabrieleno / Tongva San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians • Indian Cultural Organization • Ione Band of Miwok Indians • Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians • Miwok Heritage Center Welcome 2020 Grantees!
• Native American Pathways • Northern California Tribal Court Coalition • Pukuu Cultural Community Services • Robinson Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians • Save California Salmon • Yak Tityu Tityu Yak Tilhini • Yurok Tribe First Nations Development Institute invests in and creates innovative institutions and models that strengthen asset control and support economic development for American Indian people and their communities.
• Launched in the Spring of 2020 • Steered by a California-Indian-led Advisory Board • Supports California-Native-led nonprofits and tribal programs in controlling and protecting their food systems, water, languages, traditional ecological knowledge, and land
https://www.firstnations.org/california-tribal-fund/ Grants Funded • 16 Grants Awards , averaging $10,000 • Total amount awarded is $159,709
Grant Term: • January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021
Disbursement Schedule: • Issued upon receipt of grant agreement and webinar participation • If you have not already done so, please email grant agreement to [email protected] Publicizing Your Project
Although not required, First Nations invites your organization to submit a separate, well-written feature article between 500 and 1,500 words, along with photographs or graphics, to possibly be used in First Nations’ electronic newsletter. The feature story should describe the project, its purpose, and its successful completion, and can utilize quotes or experiences from project participants and/or staff. Reporting Requirements
Including project narrative and financial report. Although, not required, we encourage that you send in copies of any policies, publications, media, or other tangible documentation produced from the proceeds of this grant. Final Report: Reporting will be done online through our grantmaking portal. Due Date: January 30, 2022 Major Due Dates
Due Date Item Where/(to) Whom to Instructions Submit
January 8, 2021 Orientation Webinar Teleconference Attend this orientation webinar January 31, 2021 Signed Grant First Nations Send one scan or 2 Agreement Attn: Rana LaPine copies with original signatures & initials January 31, 2022 Final Report First Nations Submit your final report Application Portal as outlined in grant agreement When Should You Contact First Nations?
• If you have staff turnover – especially if it is the project coordinator. • If you don’t receive your check within 30 days. • If you are having problems meeting your objectives. • If you are having financial issues. • If you have to revise your budget and objectives. • If you want to share good news or progress! ADDITIONAL HELP 303.774.7836
Rebecca Tortes Rana LaPine
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