Empowering Indigenous Youth Through the N7 Fund
Forecasted
Empowering Indigenous Youth Through the N7 Fund supports nonprofits providing sport for Indigenous youth in North America, with an emphasis on girls, to create belonging and welcome young people to play.
Funder: Nike, Inc.
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $625,000 in annual N7 Fund grants
Summary: The N7 Fund supports nonprofits creating a culture of belonging in sport for Indigenous youth ages 7–17 in North America, with an emphasis on girls.
Key Information: Applicants must serve Native Hawaiian, Native American, First Nations and/or Alaska Native youth.
Description
The N7 Fund is a Nike, Inc. initiative supporting nonprofits that elevate Indigenous communities in North America through youth sport. Administered by CAF America, the fund invests in organizations working to create a culture of belonging in sport where all Indigenous youth ages 7–17 are welcome to play. Its focus includes Native Hawaiian, Native American, First Nations and Alaska Native communities, with an emphasis on girls.
The program connects Nike’s support for Indigenous communities with its broader commitment to the future of youth sport. Annual N7 Fund grant investments have been in place since 2022, continuing a legacy of support through the N7 Fund and other grants dating to 2009.
