Native Artist Professional Development
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Overview
Professional development programs and resources designed to support Native artists in advancing their careers and skills.
Geographic Scope: United States (American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian artists)
Focus Areas:
- Professional skill development
- Career advancement
- Business skills for artists
- Artistic skill enhancement
- Network building
- Technical assistance
Program Components:
- Training and workshops
- Professional development opportunities
- Technical assistance
- Mentorship and guidance
- Access to resources and networks
Background: These professional development offerings help Native artists at all career stages strengthen their practices, develop business acumen, and access opportunities for advancement and growth.
What First Peoples Fund actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 6
- Total given
- $2M
- Median grant
- $50K
- Range
- $50K–$1.75M
- By dollars: Minnesota 90%, Oregon 3%, Wisconsin 3%. Top recipient cities: Little Canada, MN; St. Paul, MN; Warm Springs, OR.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Indian Land Tenure Foundation · Little Canada, MN
Designated fund
$1.75M
Minnesota Indigenous Business Allia · St Paul, MN
Naeb 2024-004
$50K
Warm Springs Community Action Team · Warm Springs, OR
Naeb 2024-003
$50K
Wisconsin Native Loan Fund Inc · Lac Du Flambeau, WI
Naeb 2024-002
$50K
Chi Ishbok Inc · Dowagiac, MI
Naeb 2024-001
$50K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Native americans
- Arts
- Professional development
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