
First Nations Development Institute
Founded in 1980, First Nations began its national grantmaking program in 1993. Through year-end 2020, we have successfully managed 2,150 grants totaling more than $43 million to Native American projects and organizations in 40 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. Territory American Samoa.
- 2432 Main Street, 2nd Floor
Longmont, CO, 80501 - info@firstnations.org
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(303) 774-7836
- https://www.firstnations.org/
- https://facebook.com/FirstNationsDevelopmentInstitute
With the support of individuals, foundations, corporate and tribal donors, First Nations Development Institute improves economic conditions for Native Americans through technical assistance & training, advocacy & policy, and direct financial grants in six key areas:
- Achieving Native Financial Empowerment
- Investing in Native Youth
- Strengthening Tribal & Community Institutions
- Advancing Household & Community Asset-Building Strategies
- Nourishing Native Foods & Health
- Stewarding Native Lands
First Nations is the most highly-rated American Indian nonprofit in the nation. Indeed, for the ninth year in a row, First Nations has received the top 4-Star rating from Charity Navigator — only 4% of the nonprofits it rates achieve this highest distinction for nine consecutive years. Learn more financial information about First Nations.