Describe the desired outcome of the grant. Describe how the use of funds you are seeking through this grant will be applied, or have been applied, to address one or more of the core purposes of the Michigan Native American Heritage Fund:
• Replace or revise mascots or imagery in public spaces that may be considered derogatory, inaccurate, or otherwise controversial representations of Native Americans or Native American culture and values.
• New or improved curricula that more accurately present the history of Michigan Indian tribes or the role of Native Americans in Michigan history.
• Other initiatives that promote mutual respect and cooperation between your local community and any nearby federally-recognized Indian tribe and/or the local Native American population.
Who is/are the target population(s) you seek to impact? What are the specific outcomes you are seeking? How will those outcomes be measured?
The NAHF Board strongly encourages applicants to obtain input and letters of support from nearby federally-recognized Indian tribe(s) and local Native American populations, and to include with this application any evidence of such input and support for your project.
Describe how you have sought input from or collaborated with the federally-recognized Indian tribe’s government and/or Reservation community, or the local Native American population, in developing your project proposal. Attach letters of support or other relevant documentation obtained.