Michigan announces $925,000 grant for tribal food sovereignty project

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan announced a $924,984 grant to support a Tribal Food Sovereignty and Safety Project, according to a joint statement released April 15. The funding will be distributed over four years to support food infrastructure, safety education and community outreach efforts across Tribal Nations in Michigan.

The project will support planning and implementation of food systems infrastructure, deliver education on food safety and nutrition and assess food sovereignty needs and environmental risks, according to the statement. It also includes development of a mobile application focused on food safety guidance for wild game, fish and foraged foods. The Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, a consortium representing 12 federally recognized tribal nations in the state, will lead the initiative.