Tanka Fund awarded USDA grant to support Native American and Native veteran Buffalo ranchers
Tanka Fund has been awarded a 2501 Program grant from the USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE). The 3-year funding will enable Tanka Fund to deliver critical technical assistance to Native American and Native veteran Buffalo ranchers, focusing on key areas such as marketing, food distribution, and value-added product development for local and regional food supply markets.
The 2501 Program is a competitive initiative aimed at supporting underserved agricultural producers. For Fiscal Year 2024, the program distributed $22.6 million among 31 grantees nationwide.
Key highlights:
Tanka Fund Receives 2501 Program Grant
Tanka Fund was awarded a grant under the USDA's 2501 Program to support Native American and Native veteran buffalo producers.Focus on Technical Assistance
The grant will enable Tanka Fund to provide expertise in marketing, food distribution, and value-added product development, empowering producers to expand into local and regional food supply markets.Support for Underserved Producers
The 2501 Program is designed to assist underserved agricultural communities, reinforcing equity and innovation in the agricultural sector.Part of a National Effort
For Fiscal Year 2024, the USDA distributed $22.6 million to 31 grantees nationwide, highlighting Tanka Fund’s role in a broader initiative to strengthen agricultural sustainability.Advancing Food Sovereignty and Economic Growth
The grant aligns with Tanka Fund’s mission to return Buffalo to Native lands, lives and economies.
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