We’re excited to announce the launch of two new Native Arts Ecology Building grant programs: Rooted Pathways and Weaving Kinship—both created to support Native-led organizations, Native Community Development Financial Institutions, artist collectives, community organizations, and nonprofits.

ROOTED PATHWAYS GRANT

Rooted Pathways aims to support, strengthen, grow and stabilize small Native arts cultural organizations by offering unrestricted general operating support, empowering them to define and advance their organizational well-being.

The Rooted Pathways grant provides a one-year $55,000 grant to nine Native-led arts organizations, businesses, and/or artist collectives. Eligible applicants must have an annual operating budget of $500,000 or less.

Key Details:

  • Application Window: June 2 at 8am MT – June 20, 2025 at 8pm MT

  • Grant Period: August 1, 2025 – July 31, 2026

  • Focus: To help Native-led organizations deepen their organizational capacity and well-being.