Collective Abundance Fund

A wealth-building opportunity for Indigenous individuals and families to support the rebuilding of Indigenous and generational wealth through significant cash awards for transformational and life-changing activities.

Geographic Scope: Tri-state region of Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota

Eligible Applicants:

• Indigenous individuals
• Indigenous families
• Residents of Minnesota, North Dakota, or South Dakota

Eligible Wealth-Building Activities:

• Homeownership: Down payments on homes, multi-generational housing projects (e.g., adding room for grandma or grandchildren)
• Education and Skill Building: Education expenses and skill development
• Financial Planning: Financial literacy and planning support
• Business Development: Capital investments in new or existing businesses
• Food Security: Sustainable family food systems (land purchases, livestock, greenhouses, gardens)
• Cultural Traditions: Support for cultural preservation and practices
• Health and Wellness: Health and wellness investments
• Reliable Livelihood: Investments supporting sustainable livelihoods

Award Details:

• $25,000 cash awards
• $50,000 cash awards
• Flexible support for community-identified dreams and aspirations

Program Manager: Terri Peterson

Managing Director: Gaby Strong

Address: 408 Knollwood Dr., Rapid City, SD 57701

Application Process

1. Registration Phase:
   • Complete registration on Collective Abundance Fund website
   • Registration deadline: July 7, 2023 at 3:00 PM CST
   • Must register before initial application
2. Application Phase:
   • Complete Initial Application
   • Submit by July 11, 2023 at 5:00 PM CST

Informational Resources

Recorded sessions available on Collective Abundance webpage:

• Collective Abundance Fund Program & Application Overview
• Application Support & Stepping into Abundance
• Navigator Support

Note: Specific narrative questions and detailed application requirements not provided in source material.