First Peoples Worldwide operates a small-grants program called the Keepers of the Earth Fund. The fund supports strategies that address culturally appropriate Indigenous development, including land use and conservation, traditional decision-making, climate change, food security, and other issue areas.
First Peoples recently surpassed the milestone of awarding $1 million in grants directly to Indigenous projects, programs, and communities. In the past five years, we have leveraged over $15 million for our communities.
Grant amounts range between US$250 and $20,000 project timeframes are between six and 12 months. First-time awards generally range between US$2,500 to $5,000. The program has been tailored to meet the needs of Indigenous communities; as a result, Indigenous groups can submit applications in either written or video form.
Click here to learn more about the program and submit an application, and here to read stories of success from past grantees!
FPW’s Keepers of the Earth Fund has awarded over $1 million in grants since 1997. (Image credit: First Peoples Worldwide)