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Tribal Outreach Notification
Rural Development
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Bozeman, MT 59715
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Sue Kerver
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USDA Announces New Resource Guides for
Tribal Governments, Citizens, and Organizations
BOZEMAN, Mont., Aug. 16, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of
Tribal Relations has released the newest editions of the USDA Resource Guide for
American Indians and Alaska Natives 2022 and the USDA Native Youth Resource Guide
2022. Each of these guides provides valuable information to Indian Country and can serve
as a roadmap of USDA resources and services available to tribal governments, citizens,
and organizations.
“USDA is committed to ensuring that tribal nations and communities more fully access and
participate in USDA programs and services,” said Agriculture Secretary Vilsack. “These
guides can introduce our tribal nation partners to the many USDA funding opportunities
and resources that can benefit them and their communities.”
Tribal nations have unique legal and land status that can make accessing federal
programs challenging. The USDA Resource Guide for American Indians and Alaska
Natives (PDF, 1.8 MB) summarizes USDA programs across four categories: 1)
agriculture, food sovereignty, and traditional foods; 2) Indian Country economic
development; 3) conservation and forestry; and 4) research, extension, and outreach.
Almost all USDA programs are accessible by tribes, tribal organizations, or tribal citizens.
The guide describes USDA grant opportunities and services, USDA agency roles and
responsibilities, policies relevant to Indian Country, and success stories from people who
have used USDA programs and services.
The USDA Native Youth Resource Guide (PDF, 850 KB) offers information on USDA
scholarship opportunities, internship programs, cultural summer camps for Native youth,
afterschool activities, and resources for employment in the federal government.
The guides and other resources, can be found on the USDA Office of Tribal Relations
USDA Programs and Services page.
USDA has launched several new initiatives that expand USDA’s commitment to serving
Indian Country through equitable policies and programs. Demonstration projects at
USDA’s Forest Service and Food and Nutrition Service are enabling greater tribal self-
governance and decision making on USDA nutrition and forest management programs.
The USDA Indigenous Food Sovereignty Initiative promotes traditional food ways, Indian
Country food and agriculture markets, and Indigenous health through foods tailored to
American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) dietary needs. A new online Tribal Treaty
Database will help federal agencies implement treaty obligations. Learn more at
www.usda.gov/tribalrelations.
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loans and grants to help expand economic opportunities and create jobs in rural areas.
This assistance supports infrastructure improvements; business development; housing;
community facilities such as schools, public safety and health care; and high-speed
internet access in rural areas. For more information, visit www.rd.usda.gov/mt.
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