Indigenous Advise LLC

🚨Mini Grant Deadline Approaching!🚨

Friendly reminder that 2026 Mini Grant Applications are due March 15th, 2026!

Don’t miss this opportunity to bring your ideas and projects to life!

✅ submit your application before the deadline
🗓️ Due Date: March 15th, 2026

If you have questions or need help with your application - feel free to reach out!

Get your application in today!

Our CMN Mini-Grants application is still open and available. If you have a project in forestry, agriculture, natural resources, or sustainable foods, we encourage you to apply for funding from our NextGen program.

Apply via the QR code, or by visiting www.menominee.edu/nextgen-grants. While you're there, read the fourth edition of our newsletter to find out about updates from our Year 3 recipients!

Our fourth year of CMN's NextGen Mini-Grants program is now LIVE. For the next week, we encourage you to apply for up to $5,000 towards your project related to forestry, agriculture, natural resources, or sustainable foods.

Eligible applicants must operate in Wisconsin and be enrolled members or descendants of the 12 Tribes in Wisconsin. For more information and to apply, please visit www.menominee.edu/nextgen-grants

The newest addition of the mini grant newsletter!

A new installment of our Next-Gen Mini Grant newsletter is available NOW! Hear from the many individuals and small businesses that have received additional funding to make their sustainable dreams a reality.

This newsletter can be viewed on our website, at https://www.menominee.edu/nextgen-grants

Indigenous Advise is proud to partner with Wayka Wise HR Solutions and the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi’s Salary Commission on this important work.

We are grateful for the partnership, teamwork, and warm hospitality from the Pokagon Band. Miigwetch for welcoming us and allowing us to support this meaningful effort.

There is still time to submit your application! Deadline is today at noon!

Our deadline for the 2025 Next-Gen Grants has been EXTENDED! Applicants now have until August 8th to apply for up to $5,000 in funding for projects related to forestry, agriculture, natural resources, and sustainable foods.

The mini-grant application deadline has been extended to August 8th, at noon.

Our deadline for the 2025 Next-Gen Grants has been EXTENDED! Applicants now have until August 8th to apply for up to $5,000 in funding for projects related to forestry, agriculture, natural resources, and sustainable foods.

Another virtual session coming soon…

Our 2025 NEXTGEN Mini-Grants are a valuable source of funding for projects related to natural resources, sustainable foods, and nutrition. Join us on July 28th, from 5 to 6PM, via the QR code below or at https://meet.google.com/yzq-pjoz-xuv to learn more about the program and see what it takes to apply for this year's grants.

📣 Reminder!

Don’t forget — the CMN Mini Grants Informational Session is happening tomorrow from 12:00–1:00 PM (CST)!

Join us virtually to learn how to apply, what funding is available, and how your idea can make a difference.

📅 Date: Thursday, July 18
🕛 Time: 12–1 PM CST

Bring your questions and get ready to take the next step!

This Thursday, July 17th, we invite you to attend our next information session for our 2025 series of Next-Gen Mini-Grants! Held virtually, these sessions have everything you'll need to know about the process and requirements for applying for our grant program.

For any questions, contact Jennifer Peters at [email protected] or visit https://www.menominee.edu/nextgen-grants.

🚀 Next-Gen Mini Grant Information Session – This Thursday! 🚀

Are you ready to bring your innovative ideas to life? Join us virtually this Thursday from 12–1 PM (CST) to learn everything you need to know about the Next-Gen Mini Grants!

✨ Whether you're curious about eligibility, the application process, or how these grants can support your work—this is your chance to ask questions and get insider tips.

📅 Date: Thursday, July 18
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (CST)
💻 Location: Virtual

This Thursday, July 17th, we invite you to attend our next information session for our 2025 series of Next-Gen Mini-Grants! Held virtually, these sessions have everything you'll need to know about the process and requirements for applying for our grant program.

For any questions, contact Jennifer Peters at [email protected] or visit https://www.menominee.edu/nextgen-grants.

🎉 Reminder: CMN Mini-Grants Applications Now Open! 🎉

Don’t miss your chance to apply for a CMN Mini-Grant! Applications are being accepted through July 31st, so now’s the time to get yours in.

✅ These grants support impactful, community-driven projects — we can’t wait to see what you’re planning!

📢 Stay tuned for an upcoming Informational Session — details will be posted soon!

The College of Menominee Nation is proud to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Next-Gen Mini-Grant Program! This program, supported by USDA NextGen, offers a unique opportunity for Tribal communities across Wisconsin to enhance their efforts in natural resources, sustainable food practices, and nutrition through community-driven projects.

The Next-Gen Mini-Grant Program will award $60,000 in Year 3 to support innovative projects that focus on food sovereignty, capacity building in Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Human Sciences (FANH), and increasing the resilience of Tribal communities.

For more details and to apply, visit www.menominee.edu/nextgen-grants .