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Candidate Forum Facilitation Service

Native Governance Center

Foundation Grants for Native Americans

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

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What Native Governance Center actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Grants in 2023: 4
Total given: $176K
Median grant: $50K
Range: $26K–$50K

By dollars: South Dakota 57%, Minnesota 43%. Top recipient cities: Nett Lake, MN; Wagner, SD; Eagle Butte, SD.

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