FY23 IHBG Competitive Program NOFO Release

Enhance Your Indian Housing Vision

With Our Expert Grant Writing Services

FY2023 Indian Housing Block Grant Competitive Program NOFO Release

LET US ASSIST YOU!

In the pursuit of progress and sustainability for your tribe, grant funding is a cornerstone. Morning Star Consultants is dedicated to empowering tribal communities through tailored grant writing services for your housing initiatives that resonate with the specific needs and cultural values of your people.

The FY2023 IHBG Competitive NOFO was released and now is the time to start working on your grant applications! The deadline is March 19, 2024!

Our experienced team excels in:

Securing grants that honor tribal sovereignty and support self-determination.
Navigating the intricate landscape of federal, state, and private funding sources.
Crafting proposals that articulate the unique narratives and aspirations of your tribe.

Why Partner with Us?

Cultural Alignment: We have deep respect for tribal traditions and tailor our approach to fit your cultural context.
Record of Success: Our clients consistently secure crucial funding for housing, education, health, cultural preservation, economic development, and more.
Holistic Approach: We offer more than writing – we guide you through the entire grant process, from conception to implementation.

MAJOR CHANGE FROM PREVIOUS NOFO'S:

LEVERAGE HAS BEEN REMOVED AND IS NO LONGER REQUIRED

With over more than $78.2 million in grant awards to Indian Country, Heroda Bikax^e Consulting, LLC and Morning Star Consultants LLC is the leader in Indian Housing and IHBG Competitive development projects and application grant writing! We can provide you a variety of development services to fulfill your housing project needs. Contact us to learn more about our services!

We are currently accepting new clients for the IHBG Competitive application deadline - March 19, 2024!

Heroda Bikax^e Consulting LLC - Housing Development

Morning Star Consultants LLC - Grant Writing

Brandi Liberty, a proud member of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska and descendant of the United Houma Nation, is a distinguished professional in the field of tribal consulting. As the owner and CEO of The Luak Group, she brings over 15 years of expertise to her work with Tribes and Tribal entities. Miss Liberty's career is marked by an impressive track record, securing over $78 million in grants from federal and state sources, earmarked for enhancing tribal communities. Her expertise encompasses business development, Indian housing, grant writing and management, tribal housing, human resources, technical assistance, economic development, policy development, compliance, and strategic planning.

In the literary world, Miss Liberty is the co-author of the book "Womanhood: Identity to Intimacy and Everything in Between," published in 2023. Her thought leadership extends to speaking engagements, including the notable keynote at the Healing the Circle in Our Tribal Communities Symposium by the Seminole Tribe of Florida in 2019 and participating in the Families Are Sacred Summit hosted by the Cherokee Nation in 2023. Her insights are sought after, with features in High Country News and the Associated Press. Miss Liberty's monthly column for Verite News provides readership in New Orleans with insights into the culture, challenges, and events that shape the lives of the Tribes in Louisiana and across Indian Country.

Miss Liberty's role as an MBDA Enterprising Woman of Color highlights her commitment to the advancement of women of color in business. She has been a vital member of various boards, including those for the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska, and the IPAI Community Loan Fund for the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the National Indigenous Women's Resource Center and Research Wild.

Miss Liberty holds a BA in History from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a master's degree from the University of Kansas' Center of Indigenous Nations Studies, where she specialized in Tribal Human Resources. She obtained an Executive Leadership Certificate from Harvard Business School's program on Leading People and Investing to Build Sustainable Communities, in collaboration with the Native American Finance Officers Association (NAFOA).