The Native Self-Determination grant from the MacArthur Foundation funds research advancing Native sovereignty, cultural vitality, and community-driven priorities.
Funder: MacArthur Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Recent rounds: $12.2M invested across 21 grants; typical award size and duration not specified.
Summary: Supports Native nations and communities in advancing sovereignty, cultural vitality, and self-determined futures.
Key Information: Currently not accepting unsolicited proposals; researchers may share ideas for future consideration.
This initiative aims to empower Native nations and communities to define and achieve their own futures, with a focus on sovereignty, cultural vitality, and community-driven priorities. The MacArthur Foundation’s Native Self-Determination program invests in efforts that recognize sovereign rights, protect land, foster thriving cultures, and amplify Native voices and leadership. The program reflects a vision of expanding community power and resilience, deeply rooted in Native self-determination.