The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center (IPCC) in Albuquerque is supporting Pueblo food entrepreneurs through business seminars, farm and garden trainings, and stipends for 90 Native entrepreneurs. The project addresses gaps in mentorship, funding, and market access by providing training in financial planning, sales strategies, and technical support to help participants become investment-ready. By reducing early financial risks and promoting regenerative agriculture, IPCC aims to build sustainable food businesses, diversify revenue, and strengthen access to capital in alignment with NAAF’s mission. This project addresses access to capital by providing financial support to cover startup costs and educational workshops. It reduces early financial risks, enabling entrepreneurs to focus on business growth without the burden of immediate debt. The initiative also incorporates agricultural risk management training to build sustainable operations and diversify revenue sources.
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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.