The Native Performing Arts Live Production Grant (LPG) program supports Native-led live performing events and performances that include multiple Native performers and artists.
Donor Name: First Peoples Fund
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/18/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
“Live Production” means the artist(s) are actively engaged in creating a live performance, either in person or virtually. Live Productions can include: Original or re-adapted theatrical plays, touring for Native performance groups, performances taking place in Native communities, and other forms of live performance that may not fit into conventional performance categories (such as music festivals, concerts, and fairs).
The LPG Grant offers a one-year $30,000 grant to individual Native performing artists and Native-led performing arts organizations/businesses/collectives with experience presenting live productions. LPG is intended to support live productions in the ACTIVE stages of production. Proposed live productions that are still in development, either in writing retreats or workshops, will not be considered.
Proposal Requirements
- Live productions (in-person or virtual) that are actively in production between February and November 2026
- Can include plays, touring performances, music festivals, etc.
- Fashion events must include performing elements (e.g., dance, music, lighting, set design).
Eligibility Criteria
- Native artists or Native-led performing arts organizations/businesses/collectives (nonprofit or for-profit)
- Must be U.S.-based and 18+ years old
- Must provide documentation of tribal enrollment, descent, or ancestry (U.S. federally/state-recognized tribes, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian).
Experience Level
Mid-career artists or organizations with a demonstrated body of work in performing arts (theater, dance, music, spoken word, live performance, etc.)
Ineligibility Criteria
- Current students in degree-conferring programs
- Activities tied to coursework (e.g., student shows)
- 2025 NPA Live Production grantees may not reapply in 2026
- Applicants with previous FPF grants must have submitted final reports.
For more information, visit First Peoples Fund.
