Funder: McKnight Foundation
Due Dates: January 5, 2026: Full application submission deadline (submissions are due by 11:59 p.m. CT)
Funding Amounts: $25,000 unrestricted award per fellow; 3 fellowships awarded annually; includes professional development, mentor stipends, and additional resources.
Summary: Supports Minnesota-based culture bearers who preserve and transmit ancestral knowledge and cultural practices across generations.
Key Information: Requires 20+ years of demonstrated cultural practice and Minnesota residency; includes nominations from both an elder and a mentee.