The Indigenous Tomorrows Fund supports projects that uplift Indigenous youth and strengthen pathways toward community well-being, cultural continuity, and self-determined futures.
Donor Name: Native Americans in Philanthropy
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/22/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The Indigenous Tomorrows Fund is a participatory grantmaking initiative led by Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP). Rooted in Indigenous values and grounded in community-led priorities, the Fund prioritizes the leadership, vision, and decision-making power of young people. They will help shape funding priorities, guide proposal reviews, and recommend awards, bringing their community insight to the forefront.
The Fund centers intergenerational leadership and community-based solutions that address the root causes of systemic harm. Grantmaking will focus on building capacity to address projects like:
- Promoting food justice and access to nourishing foods for children
- Advancing community health and wellness
- Strengthening connections between food, culture, and healing across generations
The Indigenous Tomorrows Fund supports projects advancing community healing, youth leadership, and self-determined futures for Indigenous people and communities. This fund will provide unrestricted or project-based grants to organizations that reflect and uphold the values and priorities articulated by the young people collaborating with NAP during 2025.
NAP is a Native-led organization that reshapes the philanthropic sector by applying Indigenous values to build more impactful and authentic relationships in philanthropy.
Funding Information
Award Amount: $30,000.
Grant Period
Grant Term: 12 months.
Use of Funds
ITF provides grants to organizations that are advancing Indigenous youth leadership, healing, and self-determined futures. Grants may support either project-specific work or general operating support, as long as the proposed activities align with ITF’s priorities and eligibility criteria.
Eligible use of funds may include:
- Organizational and program support, including general operations, program implementation, and evaluation.
- Youth-centered initiatives, such as leadership development, training, stipends, and youth-led or youth-informed projects.
- Cultural and healing activities, including land-based practices, artistic expression, and intergenerational healing work.
- Community engagement efforts, such as convenings, workshops, storytelling, and travel that strengthens relationships and knowledge-sharing.
- Well-being and sustainability work, including food sovereignty, mental and physical health, and environmental stewardship.
- Capital projects, where clearly aligned with ITF goals and intended to benefit Indigenous youth and communities.
Eligibility Criteria
The Indigenous Tomorrows Fund welcomes proposals from organizations that are rooted in and working in service of Indigenous communities, with a demonstrated commitment to uplifting Indigenous youth, leadership, knowledge, and well-being. While grants are intended to benefit Indigenous youth and communities, eligible organizations do not need to be Native-led.
Eligible applicants include:
- Nonprofit organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Organizations that do not yet have 501(c)(3) status may apply through a fiscal sponsor with verified 501(c)(3) status.
- Tribal governments and tribal entities, including departments, programs, or instrumentalities of state or federally recognized Tribes. These may include, but are not limited to, youth programs, cultural departments, and education or community services. Applications must include documentation showing that the entity is formally recognized or chartered by a Tribal government.
- Schools and educational institutions that serve Indigenous students, including Tribal colleges and universities (TCUs), Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) schools, and K–12 schools operated or chartered by Tribes or Tribal organizations. These institutions must be primarily engaged in formal education and have a consistent student body and curriculum.
- Organizations applying as instrumentalities of Tribal governments must include appropriate documentation, such as a resolution or letter from Tribal leadership confirming their status and authority. Fiscal sponsors must submit proof of their 501(c)(3) designation and a signed agreement with the sponsored organization outlining roles and responsibilities.
For more information, visit NAP.
