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Native Voices Rising

COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION

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Funding Amount

$10,000 - $30,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Native Voices Rising

Overview: Native Voices Rising is a collaborative partnership between Native Americans in Philanthropy and Common Counsel Foundation supporting Native-led organizing and advocacy efforts.

Geographic Scope: United States (American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian communities across the country, both on and off reservations)

Focus Areas:

  • Indigenous worldview and cultural preservation

  • Native sovereignty

  • Environmental and water justice

  • Climate justice

  • Economic development

  • Health and healing

  • Language preservation

  • Reproductive justice

  • Civic engagement and voting rights

  • Youth and intergenerational engagement

    • Eligibility Criteria:

  • Native leadership

  • Membership of Native people (typically multi-generational)

  • Incorporation of Native community-centered values

  • Organizing or advocacy programs that amplify Native voices to win positive change in policy or corporate accountability

  • Rooted in a Native community

  • Led by Native people

  • Hold a vision for change that improves lives of Native community members

    • Grant Amounts:

  • New grant partners: $10,000 - $30,000 (average $19,342)

  • Returning grant partners: $15,000

    • Key Features:

  • Community-led grantmaking model with Native community members empowering decision-making

  • Participatory grantmaking approach with Native community reviewers screening and reviewing applications

  • Six to eight-month review process

  • Capacity-building program offering trainings and peer-to-peer support

  • Unrestricted funds provided

  • Decision-making held in hands of Native leaders and advocates

    • Background: Established in 2013. Since inception, awarded nearly $5.5 million to more than 145 Native-led grassroots organizations. In 2020, awarded $2 million in two cycles combined. In 2021 (spring and fall cycles), awarded $2 million total. 10th anniversary campaign in 2022 raised $10 million. Goal to increase to $10 million per year in grants awarded by 2025.

    Contact: [email protected] or visit www.NativeVoicesRising.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Timeline: Typically open for application cycles (2022 cycle: May 16 - July 15, 2022)

    Process:
    1. Native community members review and screen applications
    2. Applications reviewed over six to eight-month period
    3. Native community members make final grant recommendations

    Required Materials: Specific application materials not detailed in provided content

    How to Apply:

  • Visit NativeVoicesRising.org for full eligibility information and application details

  • Email [email protected] for questions

  • Complete application through NativeVoicesRising.org

    • Note: Application process is designed to be accessible and minimize burden on organizations. Grant cycles may feature automatic renewals for current partners to streamline process.

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    Fields of Work

    native-americansenvironmental-justicegrassrootssocial-justice

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