The Sierra Fund Grant

Organization - The Sierra Fund
Grant Amount - $900
Foundation - California Endowment
Grant Purpose - Sierra Tribal Convergence: For sponsorship of an event for tribal and community environmental leaders to address the health impact of mercury-contaminated water originating from the gold mining industry that affects the Native American community in Nevada City.


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