Indigenous Tomorrows Fund Awards $1.68 Million to 27 Native-Led Organizations in Its Second Year
Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP), Newman's Own Foundation, Novo Nordisk, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and the Bezos Family Foundation announced on November 10 that 27 Native-led organizations across 16 states will receive a combined $1.68 million through the Indigenous Tomorrows Fund.
Now in its second year, the fund was designed by Indigenous youth leaders, who also determined how the funding would be disbursed to strengthen Indigenous wellbeing, culture and self-determination. The total more than doubles the fund's 2025 pilot, which awarded $720,000 to 24 organizations.
This year's one-year grants come in three tiers: Seed grants of $25,000 to eight emerging and grassroots organizations, Sustain grants of $65,000 to 12 established organizations, and Synergize grants of $100,000 to seven collaboratives advancing systems-level change.
Two California organizations were selected: the California Indian Museum & Cultural Center in Larkfield-Wikiup received a Sustain grant, and Save California Salmon in Orleans received a Synergize grant. Other recipients include cultural and education organizations in Hawaii, Dakota Wicohan and Dream of Wild Health in Minnesota, and the United Indians of All Tribes Foundation in Seattle.
Anagali Duncan, a 2026 Native Youth Grantmaker, said Indigenous communities have long practiced philanthropy through traditions of reciprocity and collective responsibility, and that communities know what they need to thrive. Erik Stegman, CEO of Native Americans in Philanthropy, said this year's recipients are advancing solutions rooted in Indigenous knowledge, community priorities and self-determination.
The fund is also supported by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. NAP said the fund aims to increase grant distributions annually and engage additional partners.
Source: Native Americans in Philanthropy
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Photo: 图：参与原住民明日基金的原住民青年。Native Americans in Philanthropy 发布。 / Photo: Native youth taking part in the Indigenous Tomorrows Fund. Photo released by Native Americans in Philanthropy.
