First Nations Development Institute

First Nations Development Institute is a Native American-led nonprofit organization committed to strengthening Native American economies and communities. Established in 1980 and headquartered in the United States, the organization is dedicated to providing appropriate resources to Native peoples, believing in their capacity and ingenuity to ensure the sustainable, economic, spiritual, and cultural well-being of their communities. First Nations Development Institute recently secured a $1.50M grant investment from the Weingart Foundation on 16 October 2023. The institute's extensive reach spans American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities across the U.S., reflecting a commitment to empowering indigenous populations nationwide.