The Native Cultures Fund (NCF) supports cultural projects with a connection to the lands commonly referred to as California spanning from the Tolowa Dee-ni’ in the north, to the Chumash in the south, and east to the Paiute and Washo along the Nevada border.
Donor Name: Humboldt Area Foundation
State: California
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/15/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
NCF is dedicated to supporting the art and cultural revitalization of California’s original peoples. Grants are meant to support cultural expression and community / inter-generational mentorship in support of communities that are rooted in the lands of the service region which includes much of Native California. Traditional or contemporary art projects, cultural or ceremonial projects, sacred site protection or creation, traditional foodways restoration, education and language programs are eligible. Individuals, organizations, or community partnerships may apply.
Partnerships must be based on reciprocal relationships, consensus building, community resiliency, and traditional models of ownership and stewardship. Oral histories and language materials must be owned by Native community members in all funded projects. Master artist, language speakers’ or cultural elders’ time should be valued at equal to or greater than other professional participants in the project. Projects should strengthen communities and support sovereignty.
Funding Information
$1,000 to $10,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Grants can be made to individuals, non-profits, community partnerships, or Tribal Nations. They are made to projects that reflect the transmission of knowledge across generations, based in California Indian culture, art, values, and traditional practices.
For more information, visit Humboldt Area Foundation.
