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☷Biden Harris Administration Invests $20M for Indigenous Communities to Access Emerging Climate Markets as part of Investing in America Agenda
U.S. Department of Agriculture ( By Press Release office)
Feb 15,2024
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Hey everyone , guess what? The Biden - Harris Administration just announced that they ' re investing a whopping $20 million to help out Tribes and Alaska Native corporations and villages . This money is part of President Biden ' s plan to invest in America , and it ' s gonna be distributed through grants from the USDA Forest Service . The grants will help these groups tap into private markets for stuff like forest resilience , climate change solutions , and water quality . Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small said that this funding will support Indigenous Knowledge and boost local economies . She made the announcement at a meeting of the National Congress of American Indians in Washington . This is all part of President Biden ' s plan to create economic opportunities and build a clean energy economy . Oh , and by the way , proposals for these grants can be submitted until August 21 , 2024 . So get on it!These grants are in addition to a $2 million direct award to the National Indian Carbon Coalition , a project of the Indian Land Tenure Foundation . There is also a $13 million agreement with the Denali Commission , which includes $10 million for grants to support Alaska Native landowners and $3 million for grant application and management support . The grants can be used for things like developing forest management plans , reforestation , creating demonstration sites , and protecting biodiversity . The main goal of the funds is to support participation in new private markets for climate mitigation or forest resilience . If you want more information on Forest Service grant opportunities , you can visit the landowner support page . And to learn about how the Forest Service works with states , Tribes , and communities , you can visit the Forest Service private landowners page . The Forest Service is committed to fulfilling its federal trust responsibility , respecting treaty rights , and supporting Tribal self - determination principles . They are also working on adopting policies and educating staff on the importance of recognizing and incorporating Indigenous Knowledge about forests , grasslands , natural resources , and wildlife management . This work is outlined in the Strengthening Tribal Consultations and Nation - to - nation Relationships: A USDA Forest Service Action Plan . USDA has a positive impact on the lives of all Americans every day in many ways . Under the Biden - Harris administration , USDA is making changes to America ' s food system to focus more on resilient local and regional food production , promoting fair markets for all producers , ensuring access to safe and healthy food in all communities , creating new markets and income streams for farmers and producers using climate - smart practices , investing in rural infrastructure and clean energy , and striving for equity across USDA by removing barriers and building a more diverse workforce . For more information , you can visit www . usda . gov . USDA is an equal opportunity provider , employer , and lender .
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