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Customized Tribal Services (CTS)

Native Governance Center

Foundation Grants for Native Americans Capacity Building Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

Customized Tribal Services (CTS) Program

Provides customized consulting and technical assistance to Native nations in governance and capacity building, ranging from facilitation to constitution reform. Services are tailored to individual tribes' unique needs within the Native Nation Rebuilding principles framework.

Candidate Forum Moderation

NGC acts as moderator for election candidate forums
Previous work with Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community

Constitution Reform Consulting

Support with constitutional reform projects
Previous work with Minnesota Chippewa Tribe and Prairie Island Indian Community
Aligns constitutions with nations' status as sovereign nations

Nation Rebuilding Orientation for Tribal Councils

Condensed educational sessions on Native Nation Rebuilding principles
Previous work with Rosebud Sioux Tribe over multiple years

Project Planning and Facilitation

Development of agendas
Facilitation support at planning committee meetings
Project timeline development
Materials preparation
Facilitation plan development
Identification of facilitation methods and strategies

Inter-Governmental Relations Support

Assistance with engaging other Native nations
Federal, state, and local government relations
Foster impactful networks of change

Action Planning

Support for expanding Nation Rebuilding in Native nations
Implementation planning

Customization: All services tailored to fit individual tribes' needs, unique history, culture, language, and government structure

Philosophy: Values-driven approach that listens to unique needs, hopes, and visions of each nation

Contact Information:

Michaela Madrid, Program Director: [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 service request form
Contact Michaela Madrid, Program Director
Describe specific governance or capacity building needs
NGC will work with nation to build strong relationship

Approach: NGC listens to unique needs, hopes, and visions to inform requested services. Open to adapting offerings for issues that don't fit standard categories.

Best Suited For: Nations ready to implement change for long-term positive impact

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What Native Governance Center actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 4
Total given: $400K
Median grant: $100K

By dollars: Minnesota 50%, Michigan 25%, North Dakota 25%. Top recipient cities: Morton, MN; Watersmeet, MI; Grand Portage, MN.

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