The Indigenous Tomorrows Fund is sponsored by Native Americans in Philanthropy, Newman's Own Foundation, and Novo Nordisk. Gives decision-making power to youth who understand the needs, challenges, and opportunities in their communities, advancing community wellbeing through Indigenous-led philanthropy.

Native Americans in Philanthropy: Indigenous Tomorrows Fund Indigenous Tomorrows Fund The Indigenous Tomorrows Fund represents more than a funding mechanism—it embodies a vision for how philanthropy can honor Indigenous wisdom, strengthen the self-determination of Native communities, and support emerging leaders and their vision for a thriving future.

This initiative celebrates the legacy, power, and promise of young people through a participatory grantmaking process and addresses longstanding disparities that affect Indigenous communities. 2026 Reviewer Interest Form Now Available We are excited to open the call for Youth Grant Reviewers for the upcoming 2026 funding cycle! To apply and for more information, please click here.

Congratulations to all of the recipients of the 2025 Indigenous Tomorrows Fund grants! Read the Full Announcement here or read the Associated Press story here . Join Us In Creating Indigenous Tomorrows Young people deserve decision-making power .

We invite you to join this journey—not simply as funders, but as partners in reimagining what's possible when philanthropic resources flow in sync with Indigenous self-determination and intergenerational wisdom. To ensure ease of participation, the Fund is designed to accommodate a variety of funder-specific grant requirements and focus areas. Participating funders will: Be invited to serve on the advisory committee.

Provide guidance and direction to the youth who will lead the work. Inform the creation of the guiding principles , request for proposal/application, and measurement rubrics that will support the long-term structure of the fund. To learn more about the Indigenous Tomorrows Fund, contact Savannah Baber at sbaber@nativephilanthropy.

org At the heart of the Indigenous Tomorrows Fund is participatory grantmaking led by young people themselves. Unlike conventional funding models where decisions are made by those removed from community realities, this Fund transfers decision-making authority to young leaders (ages 14-24) who understand the nuanced needs, challenges, and opportunities within their communities.

The Indigenous Tomorrows Fund represents a fundamental shift in how philanthropy operates by: Honoring Indigenous self-determination by ensuring those most affected by funding decisions have authority in making them Creating leadership and career opportunities for youth that extend beyond the grantmaking process itself Modeling a new paradigm for philanthropic engagement with Indigenous communities that other funders can learn from and adopt Through comprehensive training on participatory processes and mentorship from experienced grantmakers and elders, young people will sit on the Fund’s advisory committee, establish funding priorities, evaluate proposals, make final funding decisions, and even support the Fund’s day-to-day operations.

This process will be supported by Native Americans in Philanthropy's expertise while ensuring the authentic leadership of young people remains central.

This year, NAP will launch the Indigenous Tomorrows Fund’s pilot phase with ambitious goals: Share the RFP at the HIP-NAP Joint Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico in June 2025 Launch a diverse advisory committee of youth stakeholders, elders and mentors, funders, and non-profit organizations who engage in youth-led work Recruit a Native Youth Grantmaker alumnus as a dedicated fellow and hire a program manager to provide operational support for the fund Survey and engage youth leaders (14-24) to secure representative input on fund priorities Provide participatory grantmaking training to youth grant reviewers and decision-makers Award 24 grants of $30,000 to non-profit organizations, schools, and Tribes Deploy between over $700,000 in total funding during this initial phase Document learnings, challenges, and successes to inform the full-scale implementation Develop a culturally grounded evaluation framework that captures both quantitative outcomes and qualitative, relationship-based impacts Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

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LONG-TERM VISION (2026-2030) Following the pilot, the Indigenous Tomorrows Fund will expand significantly, aiming to deploy $25-50 million over five years to fund and support innovative solutions across the United States.

Increase both the number and size of grants awarded Engage additional funders and partners to create a sustainable funding ecosystem Document and share the model to influence broader philanthropic practices Through this comprehensive approach, the fund aims to create ripple effects that extend far beyond the direct investment, catalyzing a movement toward greater Indigenous self-determination in philanthropy.

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Sed et mattis ligula, faucibus malesuada sapien. The Funding Collaborative The Fund is a powerful collaboration between NAP, funders, and community partners. As a founding partner, Newman's Own Foundation brings a commitment to nourish and transform the lives of children who face adversity.

A key partner who joined to launch the pilot for the Fund, Novo Nordisk brings their commitment to drive change to defeat serious chronic diseases.

Native Americans in Philanthropy NAP will continue its history of collaborating with national non-profit organizations implementing youth-led initiatives, drawing upon their wisdom and guidance as established institutions with deep experience in supporting Indigenous youth in their communities.

Frequently Asked Questions (The applications for the 2025 grant cycle are now closed, but the following FAQs have been updated to reflect recent updates where necessary and have been made available for informational purposes.) When is the application deadline for the pilot cycle? The application deadline for the pilot cycle of the Indigenous Tomorrows Fund grant opportunity closed on July 22nd, 2025 at 8pm EST/5pm PST.

Are international organizations eligible to apply? At this time, we can only accept applications from organizations and projects that are based in the United States. Can the grant award be used to support general operating costs or salaries?

Salaries and other general operating expenses are allowable costs. We will consider how such costs contribute to alignment with our current funding priorities. Is there a cap on indirect cost rates?

There is no cap on indirect rates, unless there is a fiscal sponsor, in which case indirect rates are capped at 15%. Please note, indirect rates will be considered in evaluating the competitiveness of a proposal and should reflect and be proportional to the work being proposed. For example, a proposal with an indirect rate greater than 25% may not be as competitive as one that is at 25% or less.

Feel free to offer information related to your indirect rate needs if you think it would be helpful for application reviewers. When will awards be announced? Awards for the 2025 grant cycle were announced on October 13, 2025.

What is the performance period for the grant award? Awards are granted one-time for one year. What are the reporting requirements?

The Indigenous Tomorrows Fund team will check in with grantee partners once towards the end of the performance period. As of right now, all applicants and awardees are welcome to apply in each subsequent grant cycle. Is there an application guide?

Applications for the 2025 grant cycle are closed, however, you can still review the 2025 Application Guide here .