First Nations Development Institute

Overview
Headquarters: 
Longmont, Colorado
Website: 
firstnations.org
Size: 
11-50 employees
Founded: 
1981
Areas of Focus: 
Philanthropy / Grantmaking Foundation
Populations Served: 
Native American
About Us
Mission: 

Our mission is to strengthen American Indian economies to support healthy Native communities. We invest in and create innovative institutions and models that strengthen asset control and support economic development for American Indian people and their communities.

Programs: 

With the support of individuals, foundations, corporate and tribal donors, First Nations Development Institute improves economic conditions for Native Americans through technical assistance & training, advocacy & policy, and direct financial grants in six key areas:

  • Achieving Native Financial Empowerment
  • Investing in Native Youth
  • Strengthening Tribal & Community Institutions
  • Advancing Household & Community Asset-Building Strategies
  • Nourishing Native Foods & Health
  • Stewarding Native Lands
industry: 
Nonprofit