First Nations is pleased to announce this 2024-2026 Native Arts Initiative Grant request for proposals (RFP).
Donor Name: First Nations Development Institute
State: Selected States
County: Imperial County (CA), Kern County (CA), Los Angeles County (CA), Orange County (CA), Riverside County (CA), San Bernardino County (CA), San Diego County (CA), San Luis Obispo County (CA), Ventura County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/27/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
First Nations established the Native Arts Initiative (NAI) in 2014 to provide direct grantmaking, networking opportunities, and training and technical assistance (TTA) to Native-led arts and cultural hubs who are working to preserve and advance traditional Native arts through programming focused on supporting artists and intergenerational sharing of artistic skills and knowledge.
Under the NAI, First Nations provides awarded grantees with organizational and programmatic resources, including direct grants and technical assistance and training. Since 2014, First Nations has awarded more than $3.5 million in grant funds to a variety of eligible Native-controlled nonprofit organizations and tribal government programs under the NAI.
Funding Information
During this funding cycle, First Nations will distribute approximately 15, two-year Native Arts Initiative grants of up to $100,000 each.
Grant Period
The grant period for this funding opportunity will commence July 1, 2024, and end June 30, 2026, (totaling 24 months).
Eligibility Criteria
Native-controlled nonprofits and tribal government programs located in one of the following regions are eligible to apply for a NAI Grant as part of this current funding cycle:
- Upper Midwest (North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin);
- Southwest (New Mexico, Arizona, and Southern California).
- Pacific Northwest (Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington).
For more information, visit FNDI.
