Indigenous Knowledge Initiative
The Henry Luce Foundation's Indigenous Knowledge Initiative funds projects that advance, protect, and sustain Indigenous knowledge systems and sovereignty in US Native communities.
Funder: Henry Luce Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (Concept notes accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants range from $10,000 to $1,000,000; recent Indigenous Knowledge awards are commonly $100,000–$600,000.
Summary: Supports Indigenous knowledge keepers, leaders, and organizations advancing and protecting Indigenous knowledge systems and sovereignty in US Native communities.
Key Information: Grants are awarded to institutions, not individuals (except via the Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship).
Description
The Indigenous Knowledge Initiative, funded by the Henry Luce Foundation, is dedicated to supporting Indigenous knowledge keepers, leaders, and organizations working to advance, protect, and sustain culturally informed Indigenous knowledge systems. This initiative is focused on promoting self-determination and sovereignty in Native communities within the United States by nurturing and uplifting traditional ways of knowing, being, and leading. The program supports projects and organizations that strengthen Indigenous communities by preserving and revitalizing their unique cultural knowledge, values, and practices.
