United StatesFirst Nations Development Institute is the #64,756 most-subscribed YouTube channel worldwide and #14,849 in United States, with 2.1K subscribers and 283.5K total views across 87 videos.
Biography
First Nations Development Institute is a nonprofit organization that assists Native American tribes, their communities, and Native nonprofits in economic development by providing technical assistance, training, policy, and the awarding of grants. Public education is another area of focus. It is based in Longmont, Colorado. Charity Navigator gave First Nations Development Institute a four-star rating.
Channel description
Our mission is to strengthen American Indian economies to support healthy Native communities. We invest in and create innovative institutions and models that strengthen asset control and support economic development for American Indian people and their communities.
With the support of individuals, foundations, corporate and tribal donors, First Nations Development Institute improves economic conditions for Native Americans through technical assistance & training, advocacy & policy, and direct financial grants in five key areas:
Achieving Native Financial Empowerment
Investing in Native Youth
Strengthening Tribal & Community Institutions
Advancing Household & Community Asset-Building Strategies
Nourishing Native Foods & Health
Founded in 1980, First Nations began its national grantmaking program in 1993. Through year-end 2016, we have successfully managed 1,238 grants totaling more than $27 million to Native American projects and organizations in 39 states, the District of Columbia
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Frequently asked
- How many subscribers does First Nations Development Institute have?
- 2.1K subscribers — #64,756 worldwide, #14,849 in United States.
- When did First Nations Development Institute start on YouTube?
- The channel was created in Jul 2008.