Tohono O’odham Community College (TOCC) is a two-year college that primarily serves members of the Tohono O’odham Nation. The NAAF funded grant project will help develop a Tohono O’odham Traditional Agriculture Core Course adapted to 100% practicum training sessions; provide scholarships and support for participant engagement; and empower graduates with tools, resources, and skills for entrepreneurship, including access to capital. The Traditional Agriculture Micro-Certificate Program offers stipends and comprehensive support for potential Native producers, empowering participants to cultivate sustainable, resilient agricultural systems that honor cultural heritage, regenerate the land, and foster community adaptation and resilience.

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The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) provides grants to eligible organizations for business assistance, agricultural education, technical support, and advocacy services to support Native farmers and ranchers.
The charitable trust was created by the settlement of the landmark Keepseagle v. Vilsack class-action lawsuit. NAAF is the largest philanthropic organization devoted solely to serving the Native American farming and ranching community.
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