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. 

We will also be hosting an information session for interested applicants on June 24th, we will share registration information by June 13th.

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