First Nations is pleased to announce this 2024-2026 NAI request for proposals (RFP). Native-controlled nonprofits and tribal government programs located in one of the following regions are eligible to apply for a NAI Grant as part of this current funding cycle:
Upper Midwest (North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin); Southwest (New Mexico, Arizona, and Southern California*).
* The geographic region for this RFP is set by the service area of First Nations’ primary donor. If your Tribe, Native-controlled nonprofit, or community organization is based in Northern California and if you are interested in sharing about your programming with First Nations, please email Johnny McCraigie to set up a meeting.
During this funding cycle, First Nations will distribute approximately 15, two-year Native Arts Initiative grants of up to $100,000 each.
Selected Native-controlled nonprofit organizations and tribal government programs must have existing program initiatives in place that support Native artists and the field of traditional Native arts through efforts to preserve traditional Native arts and artistic practices and advance intergenerational sharing of artistic skills and knowledge.
To learn more about First Nations’ Native Arts Initiative, please visit the First Nations’ website here.