Indigenous Knowledge Initiative
Supports research and initiatives that advance and protect Indigenous knowledge systems, traditions, and worldviews in US Native communities through grants and fellowships.
Funder: Henry Luce Foundation
Due Dates: May 7, 2024 (Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship) | Rolling (Concept notes for grants)
Funding Amounts: Grants: $10,000–$1,000,000 (varies by project); Fellowships: $75,000 per individual over two years
Summary: Supports Indigenous knowledge keepers, leaders, and organizations advancing and protecting community-based Indigenous knowledge systems in the US.
Key Information: Fellowship is for individuals; general grants are for institutions only.
Description
The Henry Luce Foundation's Indigenous Knowledge Initiative funds initiatives that advance, protect, and sustain Indigenous knowledge systems rooted in community values, traditions, and perspectives. The program supports Indigenous knowledge keepers, leaders, and organizations working to promote self-determination, uphold Indigenous worldviews, and foster sovereignty in Native communities across the United States. Funding is available both for organizations (via grants) and for individuals (via the Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship, administered by First Nations Development Institute).
