The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service awarded a $6,561,972 Cooperative Agreement to the First Nations Development Institute on January 14, 2025 under the Inflation Reduction Act Landscape Scale Restoration program (CFDA 10.731). This 5-year award will support the institute's efforts to build the capacity of tribal nations to engage in emerging private markets for climate mitigation or forest resilience. Key activities include providing cost-share funding, technical assistance, outreach, and education to help underserved Native American landowners participate in carbon offset and ecosystem services programs. The award aims to increase climate change adaptation, support forest health, and facilitate access to environmental markets for tribal communities that have historically been marginalized.
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