Inter-Tribal Student Services LLC

Inter-Tribal Student Services (ISS) is a tribal organization registered to receive federal grant awards since February 2014. As a minority-owned, Native American-owned, and American Indian-owned non-profit organization, ISS focuses on supporting Native American youth through various educational and environmental initiatives. The organization collaborates with multiple federal agencies, including the Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, and U.S. Geological Survey, to provide programs that enhance Native youth's involvement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, particularly in relation to environmental conservation and climate resilience.

ISS has received several federal grant awards to support its mission. A significant portion of its work involves administering mini-grants for the Native Youth Community Adaptation Leadership Congress (NYCALC) participants. These mini-grants, typically up to $2,000, fund student projects that improve community adaptation and resilience in response to environmental changes, support programmatic involvement in STEM outside their communities, and provide scholarships for former Congress participants pursuing STEM majors in college or technical school. ISS also facilitates internship programs, such as the YFWO Indian Youth Service Core Internship, which provides American Indian students with opportunities to gain experience in both office and field functions at locations like the Yreka Fish and Wildlife Office. The organization's work is primarily funded through cooperative agreements and project grants from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service, with projects spanning multiple regions including Headquarters Region 9 and Region 8.