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Candidate Forum Facilitation Service

Native Governance Center

Foundation Grants for Native Americans

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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:

Complete short service request form
NGC will reach out with more information
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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Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

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Total given: $400K
Median grant: $100K

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