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First Nations Development Institute Native Food Sovereignty Grant Amount: $10,000 to $40,000 Due: 5/14/25 by 5pm MT Focus areas: 1. First Foods and Maternal Health 2. Native Farm to School 3. GATHER: New and Innovative Food Sovereignty www.firstnations.org/rfps/native-...
May 8, 2025, 3:46 AM
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