Sacred Storm Buffalo

Sacred Storm Buffalo empowers Native producers by offering comprehensive services such as access to equipment, training, and capital to foster economic self-sufficiency while preserving Indigenous traditions. By integrating every aspect of the bison’s lifecycle,...

ʻOnipaʻa ʻo Mahele

Ma Ka Hana Ka Ike Building Program a Nonprofit organization located in Hāna, Maui a district also referred to as East Maui that spans 35 miles from the historical land divisions of Koʻolau to Kaupō. Hāna is one of the most remote regions of Hawaiʻi. With NAAF funds...

Kupuna Mahiʻai Apprenticeship Project

The Kupuna Mahiʻai Apprenticeship Project, led by Kumano I Ke Ala, a 501(c)(3) organization based in the rural community of West Kauai, aims to empower Native Hawaiian youth by providing comprehensive training in traditional Hawaiian taro farming. This two-year...

Expanding Access to Agricultural Education in Navajo, NM

Dził Ditł’ooí School of Empowerment Action and Perseverance (DEAP School) is a public charter school located in rural Navajo, New Mexico, serving 55 students in grades 6-12 for the 2023-2024 school year. DEAP School is dedicated to educating and empowering Diné...