First Peoples Fund

Open programs5

1. Cultural Capital (CC) Fellowship

   First Peoples Fund offers the yearlong Cultural Capital Fellowship to strengthen the collective spirit of Native artists who embody generosity, wisdom, and integrity and to advance cultural work within their communities.

   FellowshipArts

   Deadline

   Not listed

   Amount

   $10,000

2. Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Award for Native Artists and Culture Bearers

   First Peoples Fund’s annual Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Award honors Native artists and culture bearers through nomination-only awards of up to $50,000 to support the transmission of cultural knowledge and help Native communities heal and thrive.

   Artistic/Exhibit/CollectionArts

   Deadline

   Not listed

   Amount

   $50,000

3. Wicahpi Olowan Visiting Artist Program

   First Peoples Fund’s Wicahpi Olowan Music Program, based at Oglala Lakota Artspace on the Pine Ridge Reservation, supports Indigenous musicians through workshops, studio access, and a Visiting Artist Program for in‑studio creative residencies.

   Artistic/Exhibit/CollectionMusic

   Deadline

   Not listed

   Amount

   $6,000

4. Yéego Action Grant

   First Peoples Fund’s Yéego Action Grant provides up to $2,500 in rapid-response support for individual Native artists and culture bearers facing an urgent professional opportunity, emergency, or sudden unanticipated expense that hinders their art practice or business; it is not intended to fund new or existing artist projects.

   Artistic/Exhibit/CollectionArts

   Deadline

   Not listed

   Amount

   $2,500

5. Yéigo Action Grant (First Peoples Fund)

   First Peoples Fund’s Yéigo Action Grant awards individual Native artists and culture bearers $100–$5,000 to support professional development or to address unexpected hardships that impede creative work.

   FellowshipArts

   Deadline

   Not listed

   Amount

   $5,000

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