Our goal through the Keepers of the Earth Fund is to support Indigenous-led projects and to increase access to funding for Indigenous communities and support Indigenous-led projects that create greater Indigenous control of Indigenous assets.
We support strategies that address Indigenous development (e.g., land use and conservation, traditional decision-making, climate change, food security, etc.).
FUNDING CRITERIA
All applicants must:
- be an Indigenous-led grassroots/local organization or group;
- have an organizational bank account or access to a fiscal sponsor; copies of fiscal sponsor’s terms and requirements will be requested.
- insure project activities will be completed outside of the United States.
GUIDELINES
Grant amounts range between $250 and $20,000 USD. First time awards generally range between US $2,500 to $5,000. Project timeframes are between six and 12 months. It can take up to eight weeks to review and process your request. First Peoples Worldwide may contact you for additional information.
| What we do fund | What we do not fund |
| Indigenous-led grassroots/ local projects | National or International organizations |
| Control and self-determination of Indigenous homelands | Individuals, school applications, or college or university scholarships |
| Strategies for redressing evictions (i.e., mapping, co-management, advocacy) | Legal research, political lobbying |
| Indigenous stewardship - land and natural resource models | Projects that do not originate from or are not led by an Indigenous community |
| Traditional knowledge | Disaster relief or missionary projects |
| Community organizing and Start-up costs for Indigenous organizations (i.e., by-laws, registrations, certifications, etc.) | Conference fees and event fundraising, fundraising campaigns, endowments and deficit financing |
| Appropriate technology and learning exchanges | US-originated or –focused projects |
| Advocacy for Indigenous voice within policy forums | Travel to the United States |
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
First Peoples Worldwide prefers to receive funding requests by email (grants@firstpeoples.org) or fax [(540) 899-6501]. You can also submit your application via postal service or other express delivery courier to Grants Coordinator, First Peoples Worldwide, 857 Leeland Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405, USA.
For more information, contact grants@firstpeoples.org or call (540) 899-6545.
Moreinfo: http://www.firstpeoplesworldwide.org/grants.asp
