Eligibility Criteria for Keepers of the Earth grants
- Keepers of the Earth grants are open to Indigenous-led grassroots organizations, groups, societies, associations, consortiums, Tribes, or First Nations.
- Applicant must have an organizational bank account or access to a fiscal sponsor.
- Applicant’s budget proposal must fall within the budget as proposed by the foundation.
- Applicants must have not-for-profit certification (IRS letter, registration certificate).
- Projects will not be funded
- that do not originate from or are not led by an Indigenous community
- Travel to the United States
- Disaster relief
- Missionary Projects
- Fees associated with lawsuit proceedings or representation
- Electoral campaign activities
- Conference registration fees
- Work being done by an individual
- Scholarships or school application fees
- Event fundraising, fundraising campaigns, costs associated with the soliciting of endowment funds, or deficit funding.
- Projects that incorporate social, environmental, economic, and cultural concerns equally while addressing the immediate needs of the community will be preferred.
- Proposals must demonstrate an approach based on the interconnectedness of people, assets and environment.
Application Procedure
- The annual funding cycle of the foundation runs from 1 January to 31 October. In special circumstances application after October 31st can also be considered.
- Proposals can either be sent, filling the application form, through email or by uploading proposal video online on the website.
- It can take up to eight weeks to review and process the application and the foundation may contact during this time for additional information.
For more information, please visit First Peoples Worldwide Grants.
