Indigenous Climate and Just Transition Fund

Indigenous Climate and Just Transition Fund

Overview: A major philanthropic endeavor and regranting vehicle to ensure Indigenous-led frontline organizations are prioritized in federal investments such as the Inflation Reduction Act. The fund aims to disperse flexible dollars to Indigenous communities and tribes working on climate solutions.

Purpose:

Regranting to Indigenous frontline organizations

Fund matching

Technical assistance

Capacity building to help frontline organizations apply for federal grants (e.g., Inflation Reduction Act)

Target Recipients:

Indigenous-led frontline organizations

Indigenous communities and tribes

Grassroots community organizing and place-based projects

Organizations working on Indigenous-led climate solutions

Geographic Scope: Turtle Island (North America)

Funding Goal:

Target: $100 million to Indigenous frontline organizations

Currently fundraising and seeking seed money

Context:

Launched September 21, 2023 during Climate Week

Response to over $1.7 trillion in federal investments through Inflation Reduction Act and infrastructure bill

Approximately 70% of NDN Collective's 700+ grantees already working on climate change through Indigenous-led solutions

Status: Fund is actively fundraising; not yet fully operational for grants

Organization: NDN Collective

CEO: Nick Tilsen

Director of Policy and Advocacy: Jade Begay

Phone: +1 (605) 791-3999

Address: 408 Knollwood Dr., Rapid City, SD 57701