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Alaska Village Initiatives (AVI) is dedicated to supporting communities in Alaska through various environmental and forestry initiatives. Their programs focus on tree planting, community forestry, and creating sustainable jobs in green industries, particularly for those facing environmental and social challenges. AVI aims to empower local communities by involving them in decision-making processes that enhance their resilience to natural disasters and improve local conditions. The organization estimates awarding numerous subawards over five years to facilitate project planning and implementation across various categories, including habitat restoration and workforce development. Generated from the website

Crossroads Leadership Institute, Inc. (CLI) is an organizational development company based in Anchorage, Alaska, that specializes in facilitating individual and organizational growth. Founded in 1989, CLI offers tailored consulting services in strategic planning, team building, conflict resolution, and expert facilitation of challenging meetings, serving a diverse clientele from small non-profits to large multinational organizations. As a Native American-owned company, CLI draws on decades of experience, rooted in its predecessor, Alaska Pacific Consultants, established in 1986. The institute is committed to understanding the unique needs of its clients and providing professional support to foster positive change and development. Generated from the website

Founded in 1972, Calista Corporation is the second largest of the 13 regional corporations formed under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971. It is a business corporation formed under state and federal laws, including the settlement act and its amendments. Under the Indian Self-Determination Act of 1974, P.L. 93.638, Calista is also designated as a minority-owned enterprise. Calista s land entitlement totals more than 6.5 million acres. The Calista land entitlement is located in two major river deltas, the Yukon and the Kuskokwim. Studies have shown that Calista lands have potential for oil and gas development. In addition, there are known occurrences of precious minerals, such as gold, silver, platinum and mercury, within the Calista region. The Calista region includes 56 villages, which incorporated into 45 individual ANCSA village corporations. The region originally enrolled more than 13,300 shareholders.