Notah Begay III (NB3) Foundation has awarded Water First! Community Action Grants to seven tribal and Native-led organizations working to improve community health through culturally grounded, long-term systems change.
Over the next 2.5 years, grant recipients will partner with NB3 Foundation to implement the Water Roadmap, a framework designed to support community-driven efforts that encourage healthier beverage choices and reduce sugary drink consumption. The grants total more than $1.18 million and will support community-led projects focused on improving access to healthy beverages and advancing long-term health outcomes.
Through the program, each organization will develop and implement a community-designed project tailored to local needs while participating in evaluation and learning activities that help strengthen and refine the Water Roadmap for future communities.
Organizations selected to receive funding include:
- National Indian Youth Leadership Development Project (NIYLP), New Mexico
- Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, Michigan
- Native American Advancement Foundation (NAAF), Arizona
- Spirit Lake Youth Sports Inc. (SLYS), North Dakota
- Land Water and Community Coalition (LWCC), North Carolina
- Fresno American Indian Health Project, California
- Hopi Tribe, Arizona
For more information about NB3 Foundation and the Water First! Community Action Grant, contact grants@nb3f.org
