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Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Award

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Funding Amount

$25,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Award

Overview: The Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Award is given out by nomination only to practicing Native artists of any medium who have dedicated their lives to selflessly sharing cultural knowledge and ancestral gifts within their communities.

Geographic Scope: United States (American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian artists)

Focus Areas:

  • Music

  • Dance

  • Clothing design

  • Basket weaving

  • Beading

  • Storytelling

  • Traditional and contemporary forms

    • Eligibility:

  • Native artists (American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian)

  • Any artistic medium

  • Practicing artists who embody their People's cultural assets in their creations and way of life

  • Nomination only (artists cannot self-nominate)

    • Award Amount: $25,000 per recipient

    Background: Named after First Peoples Fund founder Jennifer Easton, this award recognizes exceptional Native artists and culture bearers across the country. The award strengthens an honor system by recognizing artists who have worked selflessly to weave their cultural knowledge and ancestral gifts into their communities.

    Contact: First Peoples Fund, 706 West Boulevard, Rapid City, SD 57701 | P: (605) 348-0324 | info@firstpeoplesfund.org

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