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Find similar grantsNative Performing Arts Fellowship is sponsored by First Peoples Fund. This fellowship supports Native artists working within the performing arts, including music, dance, and theater, to refine their craft and expand their knowledge.
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Search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Native artists who work within the performing arts, including music, dance, and theater. Applicants must be an enrolled tribe member or provide proof of lineal descendancy of a U.S. federally recognized tribe, a state recognized tribe, or be an Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Applications for Native Performing Arts Fellowship are due September 23, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Native Performing Arts Fellowship is funded by First Peoples Fund. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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