Tanka Fund boosts Native Buffalo ranches with $118K in grants
PHOTO: 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 animals and 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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