USDA offers many programs and services that are available to members of American Indian and Alaska Native tribes. These publications provide comprehensive summaries of USDA programs in support of agriculture, food sovereignty, business and community development, conservation and forestry, research, extension, outreach, and education.
USDA COVID 2019 Federal Rural Resources Guide
Recreation Economy at USDA – Economic Development Resources for Rural Communities
2018 USDA Tribal Youth Resource Guide (PDF, 2.3 MB)
2016 USDA Resource Guide for American Indians & Alaska Natives (PDF, 2.2 MB)
Housing Support Programs Across the Federal Government (PDF, 693 KB)
USDA Resources by Agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Office of Tribal Relations
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Forest Service Office of Tribal Relations
National Agricultural Statistics Service
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Specific Initiatives:
1994 Tribal Land Grand Colleges and Universities Program
Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program
Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations