Agreement Number
16-009
Awardee Name
Indian Land Tenure Foundation
Grant Type
Classic
Project Title
Using carbon markets to finance grassland conservation and rangeland restoration on tribal lands
Awardee State/Territory
Minnesota
Involved States/territories
Minnesota
Award Year
2015
Start Date
End Date
Award Amount
$295,067.00
Production/Use
Forestry
Grassland (includes pasture/rangeland)
Natural Areas
Wetlands
Resource Concern (Broad)
Air
Soil
Resource Concern (Specific)
Carbon sequestration
Soil Health
Conservation Practice(s)
Farmstead Energy Improvement
Project Background
The purpose of this project is to increase engagement and participation of Indian Tribes in greenhouse gas markets. ILT will adapt greenhouse gas protocols to address Tribal issues and complete pilot projects that generate carbon credits for sale in greenhouse gas markets.
Project Scale
Site-Specific
Regional
Project targeted to Historically Underserved producers?
Yes
Awardee Technical Contact Name
Bryan Van Stippen