Native American Report

Colorado

 

New Effort to Promote Growth Industries in Colorado

In Colorado, the Blackstone Charitable Foundation and several law schools have launched the Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network (BEN).

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State and Local Funding Roundup from Around the Nation

Alaska The Atwood Foundation gives grants to nonprofit organizations based in the Anchorage Borough specializing in arts and K-12 education. Awards can range up to $150,000 each. Rolling deadlines. Youth groups have benefited; the foundation gave $25,000 last year to the Alaska Youth Theater. Info...

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COLORADO REGION) Technical Assistance Funds Promote Water Management

Funds help promote water management in lower Colorado region

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(EMPLOYMENT) Oweesta Seeks Finance Officer Candidate

First Nations Oweesta Corporation is seeking candidates for a finance officer position to manage its financial matters at its office headquarters in Longmont, CO.

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(GRANTS) Daniels Fund Seeking Native Input, Applications for Funds

(Deadline: Ongoing) A billion dollar foundation is actively seeking input and applications from tribal communities for potential funding projects and scholarship recipients.

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(REGULATORY UPDATE) HUD Holds Third NegReg

The Housing and Urban Development Department is holding the third meeting of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act negotiated rulemaking committee.

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(FUNDING NEWS) Native Philanthropy Institute Event

Native Americans in Philanthropy is holding its 2010 Native Philanthropy Institute to explore social change, social innovation, and social justice through inclusive dialogue among program leaders, grantseekers and funders.

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(ANIMAL WELFARE) Mobile Veterinary Clinics Provide Lifeline for Animals on Reservations

On Indian reservations where human access to healthcare is often limited, animals also suffer from lack of medical care. However, a program sponsored by the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Assn. provides free mobile care to thousands of animals throughout Indian Country. The mobile clinics provi...

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(GRANTS) Tribal Water Resources Development Opportunity Available

(Deadline: March 1) The Bureau of Reclamation, Lower Colorado Region, Yuma Area Office is requesting proposals to fund projects in support of their Native American Technical Assistance Program in federal FY10. The Yuma Area Office periodically makes funding available for development, management and ...

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