Brave Heart Fellowship Grant
Funding Amount
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Deadline
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Grant Type
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Geography
- Between the ages of 18- and 24-years-old Currently reside in Alaska, (Northern) California, Idaho, Oregon or Washington
Other requirements
- Submission EligibilitySelf-identify as Native or Indigenous.
Overview
The Brave Heart Fellowship, initiated by the Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute, empowers Native youth aged 18-24 to lead in environmental justice and food sovereignty efforts. This 9-month program offers a culturally-competent curriculum and promotes advocacy for protecting traditional lands and sacred sites. By uplifting Indigenous voices, the fellowship addresses inequities and fosters community engagement, aiming for a sustainable future rooted in Native culture and leadership.
The Brave Heart track of the CNAY Fellowship program centers Native youth (ages 18-24) in environmental justice efforts by equipping them to advocate for and mobilize their communities to advance food sovereignty and protect traditional lands, waterways and sacred sites – preserving Native culture, paving the way for an Indigenous-led future and protecting the Earth for all.
Eligibility
Submission EligibilitySelf-identify as Native or IndigenousBetween the ages of 18- and 24-years-old Currently reside in Alaska, (Northern) California, Idaho, Oregon or Washington
What The Aspen Institute Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 173
- Total given
- $25.55M
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- $65K
- Range
- $6,087–$2.46M
- By dollars: New York 22%, District of Columbia 19%, Texas 7%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC; New York, NY; Boston, MA.
- <1% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 51% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Native americans
- Youth leadership
- Environmental justice
- Food security
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