Native Youth Grantmakers

Native Youth Grantmakers is designed for youth aged 18-24 who are connected to their community (reservation, rural, or urban) and want to grow their leadership, advocate for youth and youth programs, and learn more about the philanthropic sector through relationship building.

This course is both in-person and virtual and embraces Indigenous values that can help create conditions for all communities to thrive. The program additionally comprises of travel, preparatory activities for virtual sessions and presentations, and mentorship provided by NAP staff and partners to support participants in their pursuit of long-term success.

Today, philanthropy is a critical tool because it supports endeavors from which everyone can benefit. However, youth are largely left out of that resource sharing process. NAP strongly believes that young people bring a critical perspective to the world of philanthropy and deserve decision-making power when it comes to the issues that impact us all.

This leadership program is designed to directly support emerging leaders, to center their perspectives, and to build power in a community practice of grantmakers. The NAP team will work closely with program participants to help cultivate and nurture their strengths and connect them to key Indigenous leaders in the philanthropy sector and more.

Philanthropy and the Power of Young People

Philanthropy refers to the act of giving to charitable causes through monetary donations, volunteer work, and other forms of resource sharing. In many Indigenous cultures, this act is often an integral pillar of our upbringings to care for one another in our communities, environments, and more. As NAP assists to bring the critical perspectives of Indigenous voices directly to the philanthropic sector, we also believe young people deserve to be a part of the decision making process.

For Native Youth Grantmaker applicants, we want to encourage young people from all backgrounds who see themselves as an emerging leader or want common good for their communities to apply as your voice is vital to our mission to empower youth changemaking.

How Can I Get Involved?

Getting involved with Native Youth Grantmakers is a powerful way to impact Indigenous communities.

Whether you are seeking information about how to support this important effort as a donor or a mentor, or if you are a young person interested in applying, we welcome your connection.

Together, we can empower young people, invest in youth decision-making power, and create lasting change for generations to come.

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