The First Nations Development Institute (First Nations), in partnership with The Henry Luce Foundation (Luce), launched the Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship to honor and support a select cohort of fellows as they work to further Indigenous knowledge creation, dissemination and perpetuation in Indigenous communities.
Donor Name: First Nations Development Institute
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Fellowship
Deadline: 05/17/2023
Size of the Grant: $75,000
Grant Duration: 2 years
Details:
Through this fellowship program, First Nations will award 10 two-year fellowships of $75,000 each to outstanding Native knowledge holders and knowledge makers engaged in meaningful work that benefits Indigenous people. This fellowship is intended to support the exceptional creativity, progressive and critical thinking, and the potential of Native knowledge holders and knowledge makers as they move forward their field in ways that will ultimately lead to broad, transformative impacts for Indigenous communities.
The fellowship is a two-year, self-directed enrichment program designed to support the process of growth, development, knowledge, and networks of Native leaders and thinkers. This unique and exciting fellowship seeks to support individuals from diverse fields and engaged in different modes of expression. The fellowship is open to both emerging and experienced leaders and thinkers from a wide variety of fields, including but not limited to agriculture, food systems, youth leadership development, natural resource management, climate change, economic development, journalism, language and cultural revitalization, traditional and contemporary arts, and more.
This fellowship honors and supports individuals as they work to further knowledge creation, dissemination, and perpetuation. This fellowship will give Native knowledge holders and knowledge makers the funding and connections necessary to maximize their potential and realize their vision. This fellowship will provide knowledge producers with the resources to match their existing knowledge, passion, and drive to achieve their personal and/or community goals.
Native knowledge holders and knowledge makers are individuals engaged in the creation, dissemination, and perpetuation of knowledge that advances their respective field or expertise area. This includes those engaged in either and/or both Western knowledge fields or traditional Indigenous fields of knowledge development and dissemination, including:
- Cultural Leaders and Activists
- Linguists and Language Preservationists
- Artists, Craftspeople, and Designers
- Writers, Storytellers, and Media-Makers
- Curators, Conservators, and Educators
- Food System Workers and Food Justice Advocates
- Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
- Healthcare Professionals and Practitioners
- Environmentalists and Conservationists
- Academics, Researchers and Scientists
- And many more
Fellowship Period
First Nations provides a $75,000 award that may be used flexibly over two years. The start date of the fellowship is January 1, 2024, and the end date is December 31, 2024.
The fellowship may be used for a wide range of costs, including living expenses, tuition, conference registration, equipment, travel and childcare. The fellowship cannot be redirected to another person or organization.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship:
- Applicants must be tribally-affiliated with a Native American, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian community.
- Applicants must be engaged in the creation, dissemination, and/or perpetuation of knowledge in their field.
- Applicants should have experience or expertise within the knowledge field/area they are pursuing.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
- Applicants must be able to clearly demonstrate how their work can impact and benefit an Indigenous community or communities in the U.S. and U.S. Territories.
Individuals may apply directly for this fellowship OR individuals may nominate Native knowledge holders and knowledge makers for this fellowship.
For more information, visit Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship.
