Radical Imagination Changemaker Community Self-Determination Community Action Fund

Radical Imagination Changemaker Community Self-Determination Community Action Fund is sponsored by NDN Collective. This grant provides awards to individual artists, artist cooperatives, or small nonprofits who are deeply engaged with their communities to inspire and develop radical, alternative visions for the future and who are emphasizing solution building for Indigenous/Racial Justice.

COMMUNITY ACTION FUND - NDN COLLECTIVE A grant for Indigenous frontline organizations, groups, and individuals for direct action initiatives. The Community Action Fund (CAF) grants support non-violent direct actions and organizing efforts that are often urgent and time sensitive. CAF prioritizes frontline, grassroots and community-based efforts that defend Indigenous peoples rights, communities and Nations.

Registration Closes: October 16, 2026 Applications accepted on a rolling basis until October 30, 2026 at 5PM Central Time (US) Community Action FUND INTENT This grant supports Indigenous frontline, grassroots, community-based groups and organizations, Tribes, communities and villages, and individuals leading non-violent direct action or movement-building work in their effort to DEFEND Indigenous People’s rights, and protect their land, air, water, and natural resources.

Indigenous-led frontline, grassroots, and community-based groups and organizations, including non-profit organizations, U.S.-based Tribes, tribal non-profit entities or tribal programs, Alaska Native Villages or their non-profit entities, First Nations or Inuit and Métis communities, groups and organizations based in Canada, Indigenous communities, groups and organizations based in Mexico, and Individual Indigenous people leading direct action or movement building work.

Applicants must be based in the post-colonial borders of the US, Canada, Mexico, including the related Island Nations of Hawai’i, Borikén/Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. “Indigenous people have always led the work of protecting land and community. The Community Action Fund exists to support that leadership in moments when action matters most.

” Serene Lawrence, NDN Collective Director of Grantmaking Budget : Applicants are required to submit a budget for the funds relating to the direct action such as funding for travel, supplies, equipment, consultants, contractual services and staff that support various forms of NVDA (non-violent direct action), i.e., marches, camps, boycotts, prayer vigils as a form of resistance, organizing or protest to affect change.

Reporting : Awardees will be required to submit a grant report at the end of their grant term within 30 days of their grant closing. The application is a two-step process. You must register before submitting your application.

NDN cannot make any exceptions to the registration or application deadlines. This includes incomplete applications or application mistakes due to user error. Be sure to complete the registration well in advance of the due dates to ensure a timely submission.

You will be able to select from the following languages if needed: English and Spanish. 1. Fluxx Portal Registration REGISTER FOR FLUXX: Register to receive login credentials needed to access the Fluxx portal and complete your grant application.

Both new and existing users must register for this grant opportunity. CHECK YOUR EMAIL: After registering, you will receive an email with your username, password, and login instructions. Please allow up to two business days for this email to arrive.

CHECK YOUR SPAM FOLDER: If you don’t see the emails in your inbox, be sure to check your spam or junk folder. 2. Complete your Application in Fluxx LOGIN AND APPLY: Once you have your login credentials, follow the instructions in the email to access the Fluxx portal and complete your application.

GRANT APPLICATION REQUIRE COMPONENTS: Organizational Information Budget and Additional Funding Sources Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement/Tax Status (if applicable) Need help with your application? [email protected] Want to learn more about the grant program? [email protected] Helpful Hints for Applying NDN does not accept applications via email, fax, or postal service.

All applications must be submitted using Fluxx. Register early to avoid delays. For the best Fluxx experience, use the Chrome browser.

Use a desktop or laptop, not a mobile device. Make sure your information is correct: Fluxx does not autosave. Press the "Save" button as you work to complete your application.

You cannot change or edit your application once it is submitted. Aim to submit your application well in advance of the due date to avoid any unforeseen delays. NDN cannot make any exceptions to the registration deadline or the application due date.

WHO CAN APPLY FOR A GRANT? NDN Collective provides grants to Indigenous-led organizations, Tribes, groups, projects and individuals whose work, goals and intentions align with the NDN mission, values, core principles and strategies. NDN grantmaking is intended to honor and advance the self-determination of Indigenous Peoples.

Geographic focus : Applicants must be based in the post-colonial borders of the US, Canada, Mexico , and the related Island Nations of Hawai’i, Borikén/Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Organizations/Individuals: Grantmaking may be provided to the following recipients: Indigenous-led non-profit organizations.

Indigenous-led is defined as 100% board of directors and decision-makers, and at least 70% staff are Indigenous. U.S.-based Tribal Nations, tribal non-profit entities, Alaska Native Villages, or their non-profit entities, Indigenous-led Native Hawaiian organizations. First Nations or Aboriginal communities, groups, and organizations based in Canada.

Indigenous communities, groups, and organizations based in Mexico. Indigenous owned businesses in the US and related Island Nations, Canada or Mexico Individual Indigenous people who are connected to the direct action and are willing to assume the tax liability for the grant.

NDN Collective defines Indigenous peoples as ethnic communities whose ancestry descends from the earliest, original inhabitants of a given region, in contrast to groups that have settled, occupied, and/or colonized the region more recently. The land on which we live and the natural resources on which we depend are inextricably linked to our identities, cultures, livelihoods, as well as our physical and spiritual well-being.

The total estimated population of Indigenous peoples is approximately 370 million people worldwide (5% of the global population). We use Indigenous peoples with an “s” to recognize the diversity of individuals and groups that identify with the term, which has been distilled to a singular noun throughout history in an attempt to group our people together rather than recognize our differences and diversity.

This is consistent with the UN Declaration on The Rights of Indigenous peoples. WHAT IF MY GROUP OR ORGANIZATION DOES NOT MEET THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR "INDEGENOUS-LED", CAN WE STILL APPLY? Groups or organizations that do not currently meet the criteria for “Indigenous-led” can apply as long as they also submit a plan outlining how they intend to become “Indigenous-led” in the future.

Indigenous-led is defined as 100% board of directors and decision-makers, and at least 70% Indigenous staff. I AM A RECIPIENT OF ANOTHER GRANT FROM NDN, AM I STILL ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THE CAF GRANT? Yes, if you are a recipient of another grant from NDN Collective you can still apply and receive a grant from the Community Action Fund.

To apply for any grant opportunity, you must complete the eligibility quiz and register, even if you already have a Fluxx account or have previously applied for other grants with NDN Collective. CAN I APPLY FOR CAF MULTIPLE TIMES? The CAF grant is a once per year grant for awardees.

However, if an action has multiple phases a followup grant can be considered. WHAT IS THE TURNAROUND TIME FOR THE CAF? The Community Action Fund is an urgent response grant.

If your grant proposal is approved, we try our best to get the funds to grantees within 3 weeks of the application submission. CAN I USE CAF FOR REIMBURSEMENT COSTS OF AN ACTION THAT ALREADY TOOK PLACE? No. Funds can not be used to back pay and reimburse an action or event that has already taken place.

Funds need to be used from the grant start date. WHAT DOESN'T THE COMMUNITY ACTION FUND SUPPORT? The Community Action Fund does not support: Long-term, ongoing planned projects/activities/service delivery programs Capital projects or land purchase CAN I USE THE CAF GRANT FOR MY PROJECT, STARTUP, OR OPERATION COSTS FOR MY NONPROFIT?

CAF is meant to support frontline direct action and climate change response efforts that are already happening with or without NDN Collective’s support. CAF grant does not fund long-term ongoing projects nor operational costs for organizations and companies. DOES THE COMMUNITY ACTION FUND SUPPORT LAND PURCHASE EFFORTS?

While CAF does support Landback efforts, this grant cannot be used to purchase land. DO I NEED A TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER IF I OR MY ORGANIZATION IS LOCATED OUTSIDE THE U.S.? Yes.

In order to receive an NDN Foundation grant, you or your group/organization must have a Tax Identification Number. You can apply as a non-profit organization, as an individual, a Tribe/First Nation, or as a business. The tax identification of the organization or individual becomes responsible for accountability of the grant and/or taxable income if applicable, and must be submitted with the application.

CAN A FISCAL SPONSOR BE USED FOR OUR COMMUNITY ACTION FUND APPLICATION? Yes, you can establish a fiscal sponsorship with a nonprofit organization. This may be a local non-profit organization with which you have an established relationship or with a regional/national organization that is willing to serve as your fiscal sponsor.

Your organization/group can then apply for an NDN grant utilizing the tax status of the fiscal sponsor.

Along with proof of the fiscal status of the sponsoring organization, a memorandum of understanding (MOU), letter of agreement, or some form of documentation must also be submitted with your application verifying the fiscal sponsorship (signed by both parties) at the time of submitting your application for it to be considered complete. ARE THERE ANY MATCH REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS GRANT?

Although we value our grantee partners’ ability to leverage our resources with others, we do not require a match. WHO CAN I REACH OUT TO FOR HELP WITH MY APPLICATION?

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