RADICAL IMAGINATION

Reimagining a better world through radical artistic visions.

The Radical Imagination Artists Grant offers power-building resources to visual and performance-based artists, writers, filmmakers, storytellers, and other creatives who are deeply engaged with their communities to develop alternative visions that inspire the Indigenous movement towards a new future and just world for all people and Mother Earth.

ANNUAL AWARD

$50,000

GRANT TERM

One-year

GRANT CYCLE

Opens: April 30, 2025
Registration Closes: May 28, 2025. 5pm Central Time US
Application Due: June 11, 2025. 5pm Central Time US

RADICAL IMAGINATION ARTISTS GRANT INTENT

The grant provides direct support to 10 individual Indigenous artists, artist collectives, or small non-profits for the development and amplification of their work. We believe in the ability of Indigenous creatives to radically imagine and develop alternative visions that inspire the Indigenous movement towards a new future and just world for all people and Mother Earth.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

The Radical Imagination Artists grant was designed specifically to support Indigenous artists, artist collectives, and small nonprofits. Applicants must be 18 years and over who are Indigenous to and reside in the post-colonial borders of the US, Canada, Mexico, and the related Island Nations of Hawaiā€™i, BorikĆ©n/Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Radical Imagination Artists Grant supports efforts to:

DEFEND

Propose solutions to dismantle structural racism while defending the air, land, waters, and Indigenous rights.

DEVELOP

Imagine and practice justice within their communities while working to build a just world for all people and Mother Earth.

DECOLONIZE

Reclaim Indigenous lifeways while amplifying community voices to dismantle inequitable systems.

GRANT REQUIREMENTS

All sections of the grant application need to be completed and submitted within Fluxx by the June 11, 2025, due date for it to be viable for review.Ā 

Budget: As part of the application, applicants must propose a 12-month budget that can include a living stipend, supplies, and equipment necessary to publicly amplify the proposed work. It is required that 12% of the budgeted funds be allotted to support artistā€™s self-care, health, and well-being.

Attendance: Awarded grantees will be required to attend three online or in-person mandatory convenings over the grant year including the Welcome & Orientation Convening, a Mid-Year Convening, and a Final Artist Showcase Gathering.Ā 

Reporting: Awarded grantees are required to submit two reports throughout the grant cycle, a Mid-year Report, and a Final Report at the end of the grant year.

The application is a two-step process. You must register before submitting your application. NDN cannot make any exceptions to the registration or grant application due dates. This includes incomplete applications or application mistakes due to user error. Be sure to complete the registration well in advance of the due dates to ensure a timely submission.

You will be able to select from the following languages if needed: English, French, and Spanish.

Step 1: Fluxx Portal Registration

  • Register for Fluxx: Register to receive login credentials needed to access the Fluxx portal and complete your grant application. Both new and existing users must register for this grant opportunity.
  • Check Your Email: After registering, monitor your email for a message from Fluxx that will include instructions on how to create a password and log into Fluxx. Please allow up to two business days to receive login credentials.
  • Check Your Spam Folder: If you do not see the email in your inbox, be sure to check your spam or junk folder.

STEP 2: COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION IN FLUXX

  • LOGIN AND APPLY: Once you have your login credentials, follow the instructions in the email to access the Fluxx portal and complete your application.
  • GRANT APPLICATION REQUIRED COMPONENTS:
  • Individual or Family Information
  • Grant Request
  • 12-month budget
  • Include 12% self-care,health and well-being
  • Required Documents
  • Proof of Tax Status
  • Individuals - Signed and Dated W-9 for US or W-8BEN for Mexico and Canada
  • Organizations - IRS Tax status document
  • If fiscally sponsored:
  • Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement
  • Tax Status of the Fiscal Sponsor
  • Required Attachments
  • 3 reference or support letters from mentors, cultural advisors, or individuals who can speak to your work, reputation, and commitment to wellness.
  • Up to 5 recent samples of your work (10 MB file limit). Links to your work on a one page attachment are acceptable.

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Need help with your application? [email protected]

Want to learn more about the grant program? [email protected]Ā 

Helpful Hints for Applying

  • NDN does not accept applications via email, fax, or postal service. All applications must be submitted using Fluxx.
  • Register early to avoid delays.
  • For the best Fluxx experience, use the Chrome browser.
  • Use a desktop or laptop, not a mobile device.
  • Make sure your information is correct:
  • contact information
  • email address
  • telephone number
  • Fluxx does not autosave. Press the ā€œSaveā€ Button as you work to complete your application.
  • You canā€™t change or edit your application once submitted
  • Aim to submit your application well in advance of the due date to avoid any unforeseen delays.
  • NDN cannot make any exceptions to the registration deadline or the application due date.