Native Arts Ecology Building Grant Opportunities: Rooted Pathways and Weaving Kinship

Native Arts Ecology Building Grant Opportunities: Rooted Pathways and Weaving Kinship

We’re excited to announce the launch of two new Native Arts Ecology Building grant programs: Rooted Pathways and Weaving Kinship— both created to support Native led organizations, Native Community Development Financial Institutions, artist collectives, community organizations, and nonprofits. ROOTED PATHWAYS GRANT Rooted Pathways aims to support, strengthen, grow and stabilize small Native arts cultural organizations by offering unrestricted general operating support, empowering them to define and advance their organizational well-being. The Rooted Pathways grant provides a one-year $55,000 grant to nine Native-led arts organizations, businesses, and/or artist collectives. Eligible applicants must have an annual operating budget of $500,000 or less. Key Details: Application Window: June 2 at 8am MT – June 20, 2025 at 8pm MT Grant Period: August 1, 2025 – July 31, 2026 Focus: To help Native-led organizations deepen their organizational capacity and well-being.

To apply go to: Native Arts Ecology Building Grant – First Peoples Fund

WEAVING KINSHIP GRANT Weaving Kinship is an open application with a focus on reaching new regions and Native-led organizations not previously funded by First Peoples Fund. Grounded in the belief that Native arts and culture are essential to vibrant, healthy communities, this program offers $75,000 grants to support Native artists, culture bearers and emerging talent. It draws on ancestral wisdom and knowledge while nurturing innovation and creating opportunities for future generations. In addition to funding grantees will receive tailored non-financial support to promote long-term sustainability and growth. Key Details: Application Window: June 2 – June 18, 2025 at 6pm MT Grant Period: September 1, 2025 – August 31, 2026 Focus: Strengthening Indigenous Arts Ecology and cultivating new relationships

To apply go to: Native Arts Ecology Building Grant – First Peoples Fund

We look forward to receiving your application! Be sure to apply and share this opportunity with your network! For more information on these opportunities, please contact bridget@firstpeoplesfund.org

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