Deadline
January 30, 2026, 5:00 pm CST.
Position Summary
The Development and Fundraising Manager will lead TAF’s fundraising efforts and help build the systems, relationships, and strategies needed to sustain and grow the organization. This is a key role for a growing nonprofit and will work closely with the Executive Director and the broader TAF team to tell TAF’s story, steward funder relationships, and align fundraising activities with programmatic priorities.
This position will manage grants, donor relationships, and corporate partnerships while strengthening TAF’s overall development infrastructure. The ideal candidate is an organized, thoughtful fundraiser who understands the funding landscape related to agriculture, education, workforce development, and Native-led organizations.
TRIBAL AGRICULTURE FELLOWSHIP
Are you an Indigenous student passionate about agriculture? The Tribal Agriculture Fellowship is your opportunity to participate in a fellowship devoted to sharing the Indigenous perspective and making a difference in Tribal agriculture.
The mission of TAF is to create opportunities for students to advance their education with the purpose of preserving and promoting the legacy of agriculture in Tribal communities. Become part of our mission to create a lasting impact for future generations.
This scholarship is a unique opportunity to connect with fellow educators, expand your professional learning, and bring new agricultural education experiences back to your students and community. If you have been considering applying, we encourage you to take this next step and submit your application. If you have any questions regarding the scholarship process, please contact Jasmine Locklear at jasminel@taffellows.org.
Who Should Apply
We strongly encourage you to apply if you:
- Teach Native students in public or BIE schools, and/or
- Are of Native descent
Scholarship Includes
- Full conference registration covered (valued at $525)
- Up to $800 in flight credit
Important Dates
- Application Deadline: February 20, 2026
The Tribal Agriculture Fellowship is always growing, come meet the students and alumni across the country who are the next leaders of Native American agriculture!
Learn how to apply for the 2026-2027 Tribal Agriculture Fellowship’s annual scholarship. This scholarship is open for all Native American students pursuing Career and Technical Education to support the ag industry.
TAF is dedicated to building the bench of agriculture education throughout Indian Country. Click here to read more about the partnerships and projects TAF is doing to build a brighter future.
2024 – 2025 TAF Annual Report
Learn more about our students’ journeys and see how TAF is helping advance Native agricultural education and the future of Indigenous food systems across the United States. We invite you to explore our Fellows’ stories, successes, and growth highlighted in this year’s report.
The Tribal Agriculture Fellowship was created with the purpose of preserving and promoting the legacy of agriculture in Tribal communities. This lifelong fellowship aids students in achieving their educational goals leading to careers in agriculture.
Supporters of TAF
In recognition of the need for more agriculture education opportunities geared explicitly toward Native students, the Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) established the Tribal Agriculture Fellowship (TAF), with additional support provided by Farmer Mac and the Farm Credit Council.
Join our growing list of supporters today!
