NDN Collective supports on the ground action to further our mission to build the collective power of Indigenous Peoples, communities and Nations to exercise our inherent right to self-determination while fostering a world that is built on a foundation of justice and equity for all people and Mother Earth. We believe in, invest in, and support Indigenous self-determination.
NDN’s geographic grantmaking focus is Turtle Island (North America) and related Island Nations, which includes the United States, Mexico, Canada, Borikén/Puerto Rico and the U.S. “Territories”: American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The average grant award is $15,000 but can range up to $30,000.
This grant is open until Oct. 31
Areas of emphasis may include: climate justice and racial equity efforts, challenging the extractive industry, accelerating the just energy transition in Indigenous communities, healing justice work within the movement, and training the next generation of community organizers. Direct expenses may include funding for travel, supplies, equipment, consultants, contractual services and staff that support various forms of NVDA (non-violent direct action), i.e.; marches, camps, boycotts, prayer vigils as a form of resistance, organizing or protest to affect change. Action may also include community-based response to climate events such as flooding, fires, earthquakes.
