Description

The Indigenous Tomorrows Fund (ITF) is a participatory grantmaking initiative led by Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP) that supports Indigenous youth leadership and community- defined solutions. Through a youth-led review process, ITF will fund projects that strengthen cultural continuity and sustainable futures. In its 2025 pilot year, ITF will award up to 24 grants of $30,000 each for a 12-month term, focused on supporting Indigenous approaches to health, well-being, and community wellness—especially those that address the root causes of inequity and strengthen long-term healing. Applications will be accepted June 13–July 18, 2025.

FUNDING PRIORITIES

The Indigenous Tomorrows Fund supports projects that uplift young people and strengthen pathways toward community well-being, cultural continuity, and self-determined futures.

Projects should align with one or more of the following:

 Promoting food justice and access to nourishing foods for children  Advancing community health and wellness

 Strengthening connections between food, culture, and healing across generations

WHO CAN APPLY

Eligible applicants include:

  501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations

  Tribal governments or Tribal programs

  Schools/colleges operated or chartered by a Tribe or the Bureau of Indian Education

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

 Organizational overview, including mission and vision statement  Responses to three short-answer questions

 Project budget and narrative  Proof of eligibility

 Optional: Letters of support, work samples, or other relevant materials

APPLICATION QUESTIONS (500 WORDS MAXIMUM FOR EACH QUESTION)

• What is the core purpose of your project, and how does it aim to create meaningful change in Native communities—particularly for Indigenous youth?
• In what ways does your project engage with one or more of ITF’s focus areas, and why are these priorities relevant to your community at this time?
• What existing relationships, practices, or experiences demonstrate your organization’s commitment to uplifting Indigenous youth and long-term community well-being?

ITF is a powerful collaboration between NAP, Newman’s Own Foundation, and Novo Nordisk.

Grant Info Page

RFP and application portal launching soon.

For updates, visit: www.nativephilanthropy.org Questions? Contact us at sbaber@nativephilanthropy.org