“Increase economic assets of Indian landowners by gaining control of Indian lands and by creating financial models that convert land into leverage for Indian landowners.”
Indian Country has seen funding sources come and go over the past 100 years with largely unsuccessful efforts to reduce poverty and prevent further loss of Indian land. And despite popular belief, only a small number of Indian nations and Indian people have benefitted substantially from casino revenues. By supporting land acquisition, sustainable economic development, and mechanisms to improve return on income-earning lands, ILTF aims to fix the economic imbalance plaguing Native communities while restoring Indian use and control of Indian land.
Funding Areas
Economic Analysis
ILTF supports Indian nations’ research on the economic condition of their communities to identify and develop an action plan for economic development. This research may: assess the economic impact of the tribe or other enterprises in the region; identify potential major funds and funding programs; develop financial planning models designed for Indian lands; establish loan funds for land transactions; identify and obtain fair market values for tribal leases; and develop tribal and individual financial planning models addressing the recovery of Native lands for economic development.
RFP Currently Closed
Economic Development
ILTF provides funds to support Indian nations in the development of projects promoting economic development opportunities on Native lands. Potential projects must create jobs for Indian people within a reservation and be replicable on other reservations throughout Indian Country.
RFP Currently Closed
Land Acquisition and Utilization for Economic Development
ILTF, with support from other funders, provides financing to Indian nations and organizations working with Indian nations on land acquisition and utilization projects for economic development. Based on the type of funding ILTF receives, stipulations such as a 50-50 dollar-for-dollar match, land ownership criteria and land use options may be required. As opportunities arise, RFP’s will be designed specifically for the identified project’s criteria.
RFP Currently Closed
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ILTF remains open to unique and innovative projects from the community that serve to enlighten our strategies (education, cultural awareness, economic opportunity and legal reform) and have a significant impact on land issues in Indian Country. Consideration is given to projects with a broad, positive and replicable impact for Indian nations, while at the same time respecting the differences among, and unique circumstances of, Indian communities.
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