Liberated Capital is accepting proposals from Indigenous-led organizations and tribes working to build political power, movements, and lead campaigns to drive Indigenous solutions around climate change and conservation issues in the United States.
Donor Name: Liberated Capital
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/31/2023
Size of the Grant: $50,000 – $75,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
This year the Indigenous Earth Fund will invest an additional $1 million from fund, Liberated Capital.
Examples of the work they seek to fund may include movement-building efforts and organizing campaigns that center Indigenous self-determination that promote sustainable food systems; land and forest management; protection and conservation of water sources and natural resources, or Indigenous-led data and research to advance advocacy efforts on climate and conservation solutions.
Funding Information
Grant awards will likely range from $50,000 – $75,000 for one year.
Eligibility Criteria
- Only Indigenous-led organizations/coalitions are eligible. It welcomes proposals from tribes, Native Hawaiian, and Inuit-led organizations.
- Grant dollars must be paid to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or federal tribal entity; state-recognized tribes must apply through a 501(c)(3). It accepts applications from fiscal sponsors.
- Individuals are not eligible.
- Applicants must be based in the United States.
- Coalitions and organizations working on advocacy campaigns to center Indigenous solutions in climate and conservation efforts.
- Funding must be used for a charitable purpose (no direct lobbying).
- It will also prioritize current grantee partners deeply engaged in climate and conservation campaigns, policy and advocacy work.
Proposal Evaluation
How will proposals be evaluated?
- Indigenous-led and community-driven
- Impact/Scale
- Is the campaign likely to bridge networks between Indigenous peoples and climate/conservation policymakers?
- Will it serve as a breakthrough in addressing climate and conservation efforts locally/regionally? Will the project make a significant, sustainable difference, now or in the future?
- Will the project inspire or inform others?
- Does it employ strong/strategic movement-building strategies and networks to build power for Indigenous communities?
- Implementation Plans
- Is the campaign thoughtful and realistic?
- Does the applicant have the capacity to execute the work effectively or have a plan to meet the needed capacity?
For more information, visit Liberated Capital.
