McKnight Culture Bearers Fellowship

Due: Jan 25, 2026

McKnight

$25,000

Description

The McKnight Culture Bearers Fellowship is a unique opportunity that honors and supports culture bearersâ€”individuals who play a crucial role in preserving and perpetuating cultural traditions and knowledge. Launched by the McKnight Foundation in collaboration with the Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center of St. Paul, this fellowship aims to support three culture bearers who engage in sacred and healing lifeways and share their cultural practices across generations. Each fellow will receive a $25,000 unrestricted award, profess...

Estimated Total Program Funding$75,000Expected Number of Awards3Award Amount$25,000

Eligible Applicants- Individual

Additional Eligibility Information

This fellowship is only available for Minnesota residents. Applicants must have maintained residency in Minnesota for at least one year prior to the submission and throughout the fellowship.

Funding TypefellowshipCategories of Funding Activity- Cultural Studies- Arts- Indigenous Studies

Grantor Contact Informationhttps://www.mcknight.org/about/contact-us/Other Grantor InformationThe McKnight Foundation is a philanthropic organization that supports innovative research in neuroscience and other fields. It provides funding to early-career scientists pursuing groundbreaking projects that explore the complexities of brain function. The foundation emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and high-risk research that has the potential to transform our understanding of neurological processes. Its grant programs help nurture emerging talent and foster long-term scientific excellence. By investing in creative and transformative research, it contributes to advancements in both basic science and clinical applications. Ultimately, the McKnight Foundation seeks to drive progress in neuroscience and improve human health.

Additional InformationThe fellowship specifically honors those who have reclaimed their cultural traditions and those who have continued their cultural practices despite outside resources or pressures. An emphasis is placed on honoring those who are deeply committed to sustaining cultural practices and sharing them with the next generation. Additional URLs:

https://iroots-mcknight-culturebearers.org/home#about-fellowship

https://iroots-mcknight-culturebearers.org/home#how-to-submit

https://iroots-mcknight-culturebearers.org/submission-form/

https://iroots-mcknight-culturebearers.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Culture-Bearer-Questions-2-2.pdf

Supporting Linkhttps://iroots-mcknight-culturebearers.org/

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