Supporting Equity and Economic Development in Sustainability (SEEDS) Initiative

You are Invited to Apply! Applications OPEN: August 4th, 2025

Ke’yah Advanced Rural Manufacturing Alliance (KARMA) Invites You to Apply to Supporting Equity and Economic Development in Sustainability (SEEDS) Initiative!

SEEDS is an initiative offering mini-grants of $500 to 10 Native farmers and ranchers to create or improve their gardens, farms, and or ranch operations located in the southwest region (Arizona, Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico). We’re excited to share a new initiative supporting local Native farmers and ranchers in the Southwest region to have access to financial resources.

If you are—or know—a Native farmer or rancher who could benefit from this opportunity, please help spread the word!

This application is open to community members and any level of experience with garden, farm, and ranch/husbandry (sheep, cattle, and or horses) operations.

There will be a 2-3 week vetting process by staff leadership to review applications and ensure compliance with grantees. For any questions or more information, feel free to reach out to the contact listed below.

Application Open date: August 4, 2025

Application Close date: August 29, 2025

Announcement of finalist date: September 12, 2025

Grant amount: $500

This project is funded by the Native American Agricultural Fund