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Candidate Forum Facilitation Service

NATIVE GOVERNANCE CENTER

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Candidate Forum Facilitation Service

Overview: Free service where NGC partners with Native nations to organize and facilitate election candidate forums. Service developed in response to feedback from elected Tribal leaders and citizens seeking to increase voter turnout in Tribal elections.

What NGC Provides:

  • Assistance with logistics

  • Candidate outreach

  • Community meals

  • Forum moderation

  • Services tailored to reflect community's unique needs and priorities
  • Service Scope: All services are customized and free to participating nations

    Outcomes: Majority of Tribal citizens who participated in NGC candidate forums reported:

  • Better understanding of candidate options

  • Increased transparency of election process
  • Geographic Scope: Native nations in region served by NGC

    Contact Information:

  • Michelle Red Day, Program Manager - Tribal Governance: [email protected]

  • Ashleigh Thompson, Program Coordinator - Tribal Governance Support: [email protected]

  • Phone: (651) 571-0826

  • Mailing Address: 1730 New Brighton Blvd Suite 104-236, Minneapolis, MN 55413
  • How to Apply

    How to Request Services

    Service Request Process:
    1. Complete short service request form
    2. NGC will reach out with more information
    3. Partner with NGC to organize and facilitate forum tailored to your community

    Timeline: Submit request in advance of planned election to allow time for planning and logistics

    Required Participation: Nation identifies candidates and communicates election timeline to NGC

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    native-americans

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