Tribal & Rural Eastern Oklahoma Growers Network

06/09/2026

06/05/2026

New Funding Opportunity – Now Accepting Applications!

The IHS Division of Diabetes Treatment and Prevention is inviting applications for Phase 2 funding of the IHS Produce Prescription Pilot Program (P4). This funding opportunity is designed to expand and enhance food security initiatives in Native communities by supporting partnerships between health care providers and food systems.

P4 focuses on increasing access to fruits, vegetables, and traditional foods, improving nutrition, encouraging healthier eating habits, and supporting overall well-being. Application materials can be found at https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362483, and proposals must be submitted by June 22.

05/21/2026

🌷 Join us for an evening of creativity, connection, and growth at Native Connections: Blooming & Thriving! 🌷

Youth in 7th–12th grade are invited to paint their own pot, pick out a plant, and take part in conversations about how strong support systems help us bloom and thrive. 🌱

June 4, 2026
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Okemah Indian Community Center
1112 S. Woody Guthrie St. – Okemah, OK 74859

🌸 Limited to the first 30 student participants

For registration or more information, contact:
Katee Colbert at 918.758.1910 ext. 4463
[email protected]

04/20/2026

Tulsa gardeners can now pick up free seeds at Tulsa City-County Library locations 🌱

Up to 15 packets per season are available, with veggies, herbs, and flowers suited for Oklahoma's growing conditions.

Eden Jones News On 6 has which branches are participating and how it works in the comments ⬇️

04/07/2026

Applications are now open for the National Summer Youth Practicum!

Native American and Alaska Native high school students are invited to spend a week in the mountains of Northern Colorado gaining hands-on experience.

Hosted by the Native American Fish & Wildlife Society, this practicum empowers the next generation of Native youth in this field.

- Application deadline: May 2, 2026 at 10 PM (MT)
- Open to students ages 14–17 across the continental U.S.

Apply today at: https://nafws.org/youth-early-professional/national-summer-youth-practicum/

04/06/2026

The Choctaw Nation is recruiting farmers to redeem benefits for WIC, Farmers Market Nutrition Program and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Programs. 🥕🥬

- Farmers are not required to live within the CNO reservation.
- Farmers must commit to selling their products within the CNO reservation.
- Farmers must be growing at least four vegetables and/or fruits.
- Farmers may purchase an item they do not grow themselves from another farmer if it is Oklahoma grown.
- Products must be Oklahoma grown or grown in counties bordering Oklahoma.

For more information or to apply, please contact Peggy Carlton at 539.316.3812 or [email protected]

04/03/2026

First Nations will award multiple grants in the amount of $10,000 to $40,000 each to Native-led and Native-serving orgs working to ensure consistent access and availability to an abundance of culturally relevant foods. Learn more and apply by 4/14/26: https://bit.ly/4t2y1R9

03/31/2026

Review the flyer to learn more about the WaterCorps program!

The WaterCorps program - fully funded by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and administered by Stewards Individual Placements - is a 26-week long AmeriCorps service term that includes professional training and hands-on learning in the field of water resources.

Link to learn more and apply: https://hubs.la/Q047_Ynv0

03/26/2026

📢Last week to apply!

The USDA Tribal Advisory Committee nomination deadline is March 31, 2026. USDA is seeking nominations for three Secretarial-appointed positions on the Committee. Eligible nominators include Indian Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, Tribal organizations, and national/regional organizations with expertise in Tribal issues. All nominations previously submitted before October 6, 2025, do not need to reapply.

See the federal register notice for more details:
https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2026-04387

03/23/2026

📢 Applications Open: Summer Internship Program 📢

Looking for a summer opportunity that connects you to land, community, and future career pathways? The Intertribal Agriculture Council is now accepting applications for our Summer Internship. The internship offers paid experience, professional travel, and hands-on learning in agriculture, environmental studies, and food systems.

✔️ 12–14 week paid internship (May–Sept)
✔️ Hybrid (in-person + virtual)
✔️ 25–35 hrs/week
✔️ Travel to conferences, field days, & events (fully covered!)

🗓️ Applications due April 20, 2026
📝 Apply at bit.ly/2026IACInternship