Project LEAP

The Intertribal Agriculture Council with support from the Newman’s Own Foundation and our expansive network of partners, hope to encourage youth to LEAP into the world of agriculture and engage with their cultural knowledge empowering the next generation of Indian agriculture.


In order to sustain Indian agriculture, which translates into Tribal food sovereignty and economic sustainability, the next generation of food and agriculture producers need support to grow personally and professionally. Project LEAP will provide resources to Native youth to ease financial hardships associated with agriculture.


Awards to Native youth will be up to $500.00 for projects and opportunities relating to agriculture, natural resources, and food systems.

ELIGIBILITY & REQUIREMENTS

  • Enrolled member/citizen of a Federally Recognized Tribe or are a direct descendant of an enrolled member/citizen of a Federally Recognized Tribe. Required documentation can include:
  • Tribal ID
  • Enrollment card
  • Letter from Tribal enrollment office on tribal letterhead
  • Contact us for alternative verification options.
  • Use the attachment feature on this form to upload a copy of one of the following.
  • Between the ages of 14-26.
  • Youth are only eligible to receive support from the LEAP program once per year.

Examples of what Project LEAP funds can be used for but not limited to:

  • Livestock
  • feed costs, processing fees, show fees, general upkeep
  • Payment on existing youth loans
  • via Akiptan, FSA, etc.
  • Agriculture Supplies
  • small machinery, garden tools, seeds, soil, etc.
  • Registration costs
  • conferences, workshops, trainings

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Short Answer Questions

The IAC LEAP application is a competitive application process. We encourage youth to take time and place effort towards submitting a completed application. Each application must answer the following questions:

(200-500 words)

(200-500 words)

Are you using this funding for livestock?*

(If yes, please answer additional questions to follow.)

Are you a member of 4H, FFA, Tribally-sanctioned group?
How did you acquire your animal?
Are you interested in additional funding opportunities?*

Please attach the following:

  1. Supporting documents (receipts, screenshots of items for purchase, flyers/registration information, etc.) here.
  2. A separate link will be emailed to you where you can securely upload your proof of enrollment (Tribal ID, enrollment card, letter from Tribal enrollment office on tribal letterhead or contact us for alternative verification options.) *Do not upload this here.
Drag and drop files here or

Include the full legal name and email address of who the payment will be made to *consider this person will need to have an active bank account and will be emailed a secure link to upload banking information if awarded.

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