Tanka Fund boosts Native Buffalo ranches with $118K in grants
Buffalo at Texas Tribal Buffalo Project — one of our rancher partners.
Tanka Fund is dedicated to restoring Buffalo to Native lands, lives, and economies by providing funding to Native ranchers. In May 2024, we awarded $118,000 to support and expand Buffalo ranch operations.
Key Points
Mission: Return Buffalo to Native lands, lives, and economies.
Funding: Tanka Fund provides direct funding to rancher partners.
Purpose:
* Establish new Buffalo ranches.
* Support, expand, and sustain existing ranch operations.
May 2024 Grants:
* Total amount: $118,000.
* Number of rancher partners: 10.
* First round of funding for 2024.
Regranting Program:
* Increase access to capital and animals for Native Buffalo caretakers.
* Support infrastructure-building needs of ranch operations.
Uses of Funds:
* Equipment
* Fencing
* Soil testing
* Other daily operational functions
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