How much funding does Native Performing Arts Program provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Native Performing Arts Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Native Performing Arts Program?

Eligible applicants: Native performing artists (American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian); Both emerging and established artists; Artists seeking to develop and enhance artistic skills and knowledge.

How often is Native Performing Arts Program offered?

Native Performing Arts Program runs on an annual cycle.

Native Performing Arts Program

First Peoples Fund

Foundation Annual Grants for Native Americans Grants for Performing Arts Grants for Music

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Native performing artists (American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian)
Both emerging and established artists
Artists seeking to develop and enhance artistic skills and knowledge

Overview

Designed to support Native performing artists—emerging and established—in developing and enhancing their artistic skills and knowledge.

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

Focus Areas:

Music
Dance
Theater
Storytelling
Performance art
Other performing arts forms

Eligibility:

Native performing artists (American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian)
Both emerging and established artists
Artists seeking to develop and enhance artistic skills and knowledge

Program Support:

Skill development
Knowledge enhancement
Professional development
Access to resources and networks

Background: This program supports the development of Native performing artists at all career stages, helping them strengthen their craft and expand their capabilities.

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.