Grant For Friends of the Falls

The Friends of the Falls will develop and test a new model for transferring federal property to collective tribal ownership and control. This 2-year phase will focus on developing the process for land conveyance and a sustainable model of Dakota leadership to provide ongoing oversight for the property. It will also include planning for the future use of the land, including community and stakeholder engagement, capacity building, and site development, centering Indigenous voices and decision-making at multiple levels and spaces. The ultimate aim of this work is to support Tribal land reclamation efforts and to strengthen tribal sovereignty.