COMMUNITY SELF-DETERMINATION
NDN's 2025 Grant Process includes Strengthening Movement and Community Organizing in Community Self-Determination (CSD) Grantmaking.
We will now focus on supporting the work, progress, and momentum of the grantee partners that we have had the honor of resourcing since 2019.
In addition to offering intentional power-building resources among these key partners, the 2025 grant application process for CSD will be available to current or previous grantee partners only, rather than open calls for new efforts and new groups.
Future communications and announcements for the 2025 grant process for Community Self-Determination grants will circulate among current and previous grantee partners.
ANNUAL AWARD
$150,000
GRANT TERM
Two-year, flexible grant award of $150,000 ($75,000 per year)
GRANT CYCLE
Opens 2026
CSD Purpose
We believe that the best days of our people are ahead of us. This grant opportunity will provide Tribal Nations, communities and Indigenous- led organizations an investment in self-determination, building collective Indigenous power to Defend, Develop and Decolonize. At the heart of this grant lies our commitment to combat climate change and ensure justice for Indigenous Peoples.
Who is Eligible?
In 2025 NDNās Community Self Determination grant opportunities will be available only to current or previous grantee-partners which include:Tribal Nations and their tribal nonprofit entities or tribal programs; First Nations, Inuit, and Metis communities; Indigenous-led organizations, including nonprofits and businesses.
Applicants must be Indigenous-led, based in, and working in solidarity with people who are Indigenous to North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), and related Island Nations of Hawaiāi, BorikĆ©n/Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Please see the Frequently Asked Questions for NDNās definition of Indigenous-led.
The Community Self-Determination Grant Program Supports Efforts That:
DEFEND
- Propose solutions to dismantle structural racism while defending the air, land, waters, and Indigenous rights.
DEVELOP
- Community economic development based on sustainable and regenerative principles
- Climate change solutions and mitigation
DECOLONIZE
- Reclamation, transmission, and continuity of language, culture, ceremonial practices, traditional governance and decision-making structures, and lifeways.
Grant Requirements
Budget: As part of the application, applicants must propose a budget for the use of the grant funds over 2 years. The flexible, multi-year funding may be used to support expenses including, but not limited to, general operating support, power building, capital, and holistic support for comprehensive initiatives and specific programs. Please see Frequently Asked Questions for lists of eligible expenses.
Attendance: Awarded grantees are invited to the Community Self-Determination Welcome & Orientation.Ā
Reporting: Awarded grantees are required to submit two reports throughout the grant cycle, a Mid-term Report, and a Final Report at the end of the grant year.