"the People's Paths!" Cherokee News Path - Funds Available to Cherokee Communities

"Community members join in
on the building project at Coo-Y-Ya, funded through the Cherokee Nation Community Work Program."

TAHLEQUAH, OKLAHOMA – The Cherokee Nation is once again offering the Community Work Project to Cherokee organizations led by tribal citizens. Currently, funds are available to assist communities with projects such as community buildings, ballparks and walking trails. Community based organizations that are administered by Cherokee Nation citizens are invited to submit proposals for community projects to be considered for funding.

“This isn’t federal money so there are no restrictions,” said Don Greenfeather, Cherokee Nation Director of Community Development. “We had several communities apply for funding last year and those projects are currently underway and look to be very successful.”

Cherokee Nation’s community service program provides community-based organizations with application forms and a timeline to submit proposals for community projects. Proposals must include specific plans for how the funds will benefit the community. All projects must demonstrate a community purpose and Cherokee citizens must actively participate, contribute and make decisions as a group.

“Our goal is to strengthen communities,” Greenfeather said. “We want to continue to enhance the community spirit and get people working together.”

All projects submitted will be considered, and those that include a community self-help component will be given top priority in funding initiatives.

For more information on the funding or to obtain an application, contact Greenfeather, phone: 918-431-4177 or 918-453-5935.