The Savoonga Reindeer Meat Processing Project is a $398,571 Project Grant awarded on January 1, 2025 by the Denali Commission (CFDA 90.100), a federal agency established to support critical infrastructure and community development in rural Alaska. The grant funds the Native Village of Savoonga, a tribally owned firm, to establish a reindeer meat processing facility in the remote Alaskan community of Savoonga. This project aims to improve access to affordable, nutritious food options and economic opportunities for the local indigenous population through the development of reindeer processing capabilities. The grant will enable the Native Village of Savoonga to acquire necessary equipment, construct the requisite infrastructure, and train community members to operate the facility, which is scheduled for completion by December 31, 2026.
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