California Stewardship of Ancestral Lands and Waters
Funding Amount
$50,000 - $75,000
Deadline
April 27, 2026
19 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
California Stewardship of Ancestral Lands and Waters
Award Amount: $50,000 to $75,000 per grant
Number of Awards: Eight grants
Geographic Scope: California only
Overview
Through the California Tribal Fund, First Nations is awarding grants to California Native-led nonprofits to advance land and water stewardship.- California Native-led nonprofits
- Eligible applicant types include: - Federal- and State-Recognized Tribal Governments - Tribal Government Programs (such as Tribal Arts Programs, Heritage Departments, Economic Development Entities, etc.) - Native-controlled 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations - Native 7871 Organizations - Fiscally-sponsored Native community organizations
Eligible Applicants
- Land stewardship in California
- Water stewardship in California
- Advancing Indigenous-led conservation and management of ancestral lands and waters
Focus Areas
Program Background
The California Tribal Fund is part of First Nations' Stewarding Native Lands program, which supports tribes and Native communities in advancing their stewardship goals.Contact Information
National Headquarters: First Nations Development Institute 2432 Main Street Longmont, CO 80501 Tel: 303.774.7836 Fax: 303.774.7841 email: info@firstnations.orgCalifornia Office:
696 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 222
Pasadena, CA 91101
Tel: 303.774.7836
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Register in the Fluxx portal system (allow 4 hours for approval)
2. Once registered and approved, you will receive an email with instructions to establish your grantee portal account
3. Access the application through your grantee portal
4. Complete all required fields and submit by the deadline
- Complete application in the Fluxx portal
- For specific requirements and narrative questions, refer to the online application form
Required Materials
- Download the Fluxx User Guide for step-by-step instructions
- Webinar: 2026 Grant Application Q&A Sessions
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