Indigenous Land Relationship Fund
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Redistributing resources to support Indigenous communities
About the Fund
The purpose of the Indigenous Land Relationship Fund is to support Indigenous-led community projects to reclaim and reconnect to culture, traditional landscapes and First Foods.
The Fund was created as a way for Oregon land trusts to demonstrate solidarity and cede financial resources that are needed for land justice efforts. In addition to providing funding, the Council may be able to provide logistical support, technical assistance and capacity for implementing projects, if needed.
Currently, the Fund is managed by the Oregon Land Justice Council and decisions are made through a collective action model on a monthly basis. Over time, and following the interests and needs of Indigenous people, we envision a full transition to inter-Tribal leadership over fund decisions and distributions.
Supporting Indigenous people in reclaiming and reconnecting to culture, traditional landscapes, and First Foods.
How to Apply for Funds
Indigenous individuals, Indigenous-led nonprofits and Tribal governments whose ancestral lands include Oregon are all welcome to apply. Please note: the Fund is not designed to support white-led organizations or non-Indigenous individuals.
Based on currently available annual resources (~$50,000), we presume that funds would be most helpful to support land relationship and reconnection efforts as opposed to acquisition of land (though expenses related to preparing to acquire land may be considered). The average proposal is anticipated to be $15,000.
Examples of Potential Projects
Funding a camp or activity that provides cultural access
Support for a ‘ceded lands tour’ to reconnect to place and provide elders a chance to share story of place
Tribal needs for land transaction or stewardship costs
Do you have a request for funding?
To submit a request, please fill out the request form or answer the same questions in writing or voice/video recording and send them to Anna-Liza Victory February 1, June 1, and October 1 to be considered by the end of the month.
Reporting
There is no obligation to submit a report or documentation. We only ask that funding recipients answer the following questions:
What was the impact of this work? What went well?
How did you spend the funds?
What advice do you have for the Council as we continue to direct funds? Are there ways in which the communication, process, or reporting could be improved?
Answers can be submitted by email, Zoom or phone call, video recording, or in-person on a flexible timeline.
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