Climate Innovation Grant

Funder: The Hopi Foundation (under Hopi Emergency Relief Fund - HERF)

Program Status: Launched September 2024

Award Type: Competitive grant

Geographic Scope: Hopi Reservation

Eligibility:

• Exclusive to enrolled Hopi tribal members
• Projects must be based on the Hopi Reservation
• Existing or innovative prevention and mitigation projects

Focus Areas:
Projects must address climate change challenges in one of these key areas:

1. Water Conservation
   • Rainwater harvesting
   • Construction of barricades
   • Water resource preservation and management
2. Farming
   • Flood prevention
   • Erosion control
   • Soil quality improvement
   • Agricultural sustainability efforts
3. Livestock Farming/Ranching
   • Weatherizing animal homes
   • Drought mitigation through water tanks and drinking troughs
   • Fence repair
   • Other measures to protect and sustain livestock

Program Purpose:
Support innovative ideas and efforts of the Hopi & Tewa community in tackling climate change challenges while preserving and nurturing the land and adapting to evolving environmental conditions.

Contact Information:

• Phone: (928) 734-2380
• Website: www.hopifoundation.org
• Address: 110 Main St, PO Box 301, Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039

Application Timeline

• Application Available: Starting September 2, 2024
• Information Sessions: Two live Q&A sessions via Zoom in September 2024
  • Session 1: September 5, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. MST
  • Session 2: September 19, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. MST

How to Apply

1. Attend Q&A Sessions (Optional but Recommended):
   • Gain detailed information about grant scope and guidelines
   • Understand which types of projects will be considered for funding
   • Clarify how to align projects with grant objectives
   • Sessions conducted via Zoom
2. Submit Application:
   • Access application starting September 2, 2024
   • Application details available at www.hopifoundation.org
3. Contact for More Information:
   • Phone: (928) 734-2380
   • Website: www.hopifoundation.org

Project Requirements

• Must address climate change challenges
• Must focus on one of the three key areas: Water Conservation, Farming, or Livestock Farming/Ranching
• Must be located on the Hopi Reservation
• For enrolled Hopi tribal members only