NSRC Announces Indigenous Forest Knowledge Fund and RFP

February 16, 2021 News & Events

The Northeastern States Research Cooperative announces an Indigenous Forest Knowledge Fund and associated Request for Proposals.
The Northeastern States Research Cooperative (NSRC) recognizes and respects the deep, primary knowledge of Tribal Nations in the Northern Forest region and announces the NSRC Indigenous Forest Knowledge Fund to support:

  • The education, mentorship, and training of Indigenous youth in applied forest research and/or Traditional Ecological Knowledge about forest systems;
  • New applied forest research that advances Tribal Priorities; and
  • The synthesis and translation of forest research and/or Traditional Ecological Knowledge to advance communications, outreach, and economic programs for Tribal Nations and Indigenous communities.

A request for proposals (RFP) for Spring 2021 has been released and is available on the NSRC website.