RD's Tribal Relations Office
The Rural Development Tribal Relations office is a part of the Innovation Center's Strategic Engagement Division, which ensures relevant programs and policies are efficient, easy to understand, accessible, and developed in consultation with the American Indians and Alaska Native constituents they impact. For inquires about Rural Development’s programs and services for Tribes email us at aian@usda.gov.
News & Announcements
This section contains information on Tribal-specific programs, programs with set-aside Tribal funding, and other useful information for Native Americans and Tribal communities.
Meet the Tribal Relations Team

Tedd Buelow
Tribal Relations Team Lead and Tribal Coordinator
Phone: 720-544-2911
Email: tedd.buelow@usda.gov

Gentri White
Tribal Relations Specialist
Email: gentri.white@usda.gov