First Americans Land Grant Consortium Incorporated

Held Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado, on October 13-15, 2023. Approximately 323 registered for our conference, with 31 Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) represented (of 35 TCUs nationwide). Additionally, a Land-Grant Partners Summit was held for administrative leaders and organizers within 1862 and 1994 land-grant universities (TCUs) to respond to the circumstances associated with the founding of the land-grant university system with new equity initiatives. The Climate, Water, Equity, and Opportunity Workshop was also held for 1862, 1890, and 1994 land-grant colleagues from the North Central Region. This workshop increased knowledge and trust among 1862, 1890, and 1994 land-grant professionals working on climate and water related issues.

Provided travel scholarships to students to attend FALCON 2024 Conference. There were 66 attendees registered as a student, student intern or student researcher, of which 19 requested assistance and were supported with College Fund travel scholarships. A total of $15,400 in scholarships were awarded; $12,000 from AICF and $3,400 from FALCON. Each student that received support was required to deliver an oral and/or poster presentation, and complete an evaluation.

Provided travel scholarships for Native American youth to attend the National 4-H Conference in Washington, DC.

Training and technical assistance as requested (virtual and in-person)