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Wind River Development Fund Celebrates 25 Years of Community Empowerment with an Open House September 10
FORT WASHAKIE, WY — September 3, 2026 — Wind River Development Fund (WRDF) is proud to announce its 25th Anniversary Open House celebration. The...
Wind River Development Fund Announces Third Year of Native Excellence Scholarship Program
Calling All Future Leaders in Native Agriculture!Are you a student passionate about farming, ranching, or agricultural leadership? Through a proud partnership with the Native...
Wind River Development Fund Awards Contract for New Outdoor Education Pavilion at Wind River Tribal Buffalo Initiative
The Wind River Development Fund (WRDF) today announced the award of a construction contract to Panacea Construction Group of Dubois, Wyoming, for the design,...
Office Space for Lease in the Frank B. Wise Building – Fort Washakie
The Wind River Development Fund (WRDF), owner and manager of the Frank B. Wise Building, is pleased to offer an exceptional office suite for...
The Wind River Development Fund is searching for an Executive Assistant
Position Description: Executive AssistantReports to: Executive DirectorStatus: Hourly, Part-Time (~20 hours per week)Hours: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM, Monday-FridayBenefits: Not EligibleCompensation: $25.00 - $28.00...
Wind River Development Seats First Woman as Board President
Fort Washakie, WY – The Wind River Development Fund (WRDF) is pleased to announce it has seated new officers for its board of directors:...
Wind River Development Fund Continues Support for Youth Through Native Excellence Scholarship Program
Fort Washakie, WY – The Wind River Development Fund (WRDF) has extended support to each of its four 2024-25 Native Excellence Scholarship Program awardees...
Wind River Development Fund Names Heidi Cuny Director of Marketing and Strategic Communications
The Wind River Development Fund (WRDF) announced today that Heidi Cuny has joinedthe organization as its new Director of Marketing and Strategic Communications. This...
Wind River Development Fund Welcomes Emily Norum, New Economic Recovery Corps Fellow
Fort Washakie, WY – The Wind River Development Fund (WRDF) announced that Emily Norum has been selected into the Economic Recovery Corps (ERC) Fellowship...
Wind River Sage Fund Receives IRS Tax-Exempt Status
(Fort Washakie, WY) The Wind River Sage Fund Inc. (WRSF) announced today that it has received official 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue...
Wind River Development Fund welcomes Faith Wallowing Bull as Finance Manager
Fort Washakie, WY – The Wind River Development Fund (WRDF) announced that Faith Wallowing Bull has joined the organization as its new Finance Manager...
Wind River Sage Fund selects Brunton Architects for the design of the new Ecotourism Visitors Center in Fort Washakie
Fort Washakie, WY – The Wind River Sage Fund (WRSF) announced today that it selected Brunton Architects of North Mankato, MN to design the...
Wind River Sage Fund selects Arete Design Group for the design of new Wind River Tribal Buffalo Center
Fort Washakie, WY – The Wind River Sage Fund (WRSF) announced today that it selected Arete Design Group of Sheridan, WY to design the...
WRDF and Tribal Fish and Game begin improvements at Ray Lake
Fort Washakie, WY – The Wind River Development Fund (WRDF) announced today the start of new amenities and infrastructure improvements at Ray Lake, located...
Wind River Development Fund welcomes Leslie Shakespeare as Chief Implementation Officer
Fort Washakie, WY – The Wind River Development Fund (WRDF) announced today that Leslie Shakespeare has joined the organization as its new Chief Implementation...
WRDF launches the Wind River Sage Fund to focus on Native-led economic development in Wyoming
Fort Washakie, WY – The Wind River Development Fund (WRDF) announced that it created a new nonprofit corporation named the Wind River Sage Fund...
Wind River Development Fund hosts community meetings to share Recompete Grant plans
Exciting opportunities for the Wind River Indian Reservation are on the horizon, thanks to a significant $36 million Recompete Grant awarded to the Wind...
Wind River Development Fund awarded grant from the Wells Fargo Invest Native Program
Fort Washakie, WY – The Wind River Development Fund (WRDF) announced today it was awarded a $200,000 grant from the Wells Fargo Invest Native...
Wind River Development Fund promotes Erika Warren-Yarber to Chief Operating Officer
Fort Washakie, WY – The Wind River Development Fund (WRDF) announced today that Erika Warren-Yarber has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer of the...
Wind River Development Fund partners with Wind River Food Sovereignty Project to support Native ranchers, farmers, and producers
Fort Washakie, WY – The Wind River Development Fund (WRDF) announced today that it was awarded a $544,000 grant from the Native American Agriculture...