The Acorn Fund supports Native knowledge holders working in the field of Native arts who are pursuing self-directed research, learning, travel, and capacity-building.
Donor Name: First Nations Development Institute
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/29/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) is a Native-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has worked for 46 years to strengthen American Indian economies and support healthy Native communities. Through advocacy, financial support, and knowledge sharing, First Nations works to uplift and sustain the lifeways and economies of Native communities.
First Nations will award grants to Native individuals in support of activities that strengthen cultural continuity, artistic practice, and community-rooted knowledge systems. The fund is designed to honor Native expertise and self-determined pathways of learning.
The Acorn Fund seeks to:
- Support traditional Native American artistic and cultural knowledge
- Increase access to research and cultural resources
- Strengthen intergenerational knowledge transmission
- Elevate Native voices and deepen public understanding of Native arts
- Invest in Native cultural leadership
Funding Information
Funding requests can range from $1,500 to $5,000.
Project Period
6 months.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants include Native knowledge holders working in the field of Native arts, including, but not limited to:
- Artists and culture bearers
- Scholars and independent researchers
- Curators and museum professionals
- Arts administrators and community cultural leaders
For more information, visit First Nations Development Institute.
