Indigenous-Led Grantmaking Initiative

Indigenous-Led Grantmaking Initiative

Funder: Land is Life Inc (NY, US)

Overview:
An approach developed by Land is Life and its global network to provide support for Indigenous self-determination through small, flexible funds to grassroots Indigenous leaders, communities, and organizations around the globe.

Geographic Scope:

Focus Areas:
The program supports initiatives that enhance collective rights of Indigenous peoples, including:

Eligible Activities:
Funds are used locally for:

Eligibility:

Background:
The program was pioneered with a regional pilot in the North American Arctic in partnership with Snowchange Cooperative (announced May 2019). Jemimah Kerenge, a Maasai from Kenya, was appointed as Global Director of the Indigenous-led grantmaking initiative in October 2020.

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