Yéigo Action Grant for Native Artists and Culture Bearers

Grant Overview

Yéigo Action Grant for Native Artists and Culture Bearers – Emergency Financial Support up to $2,500

Donor: First Peoples Fund (FPF)

About: The Yéigo Action Grant emerges as a vital financial lifeline for Native American artists and cultural practitioners facing unexpected challenges or seeking professional growth opportunities. This innovative grant program, incorporating the inspiring Diné word “yéigo” meaning “keep going,” provides rapid financial assistance ranging from $100 to $2,500 to support indigenous creatives during crucial moments in their artistic journey.

In today’s dynamic arts landscape, Native artists often encounter sudden challenges that can significantly impact their creative practice. This grant serves as an immediate response mechanism, helping artists overcome financial barriers to professional development opportunities or address unexpected hardships that could otherwise derail their artistic pursuits. Unlike traditional project funding, the Yéigo Action Grant specifically targets time-sensitive needs, emergency situations, and professional development opportunities that require quick action.

The program demonstrates a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by Native artists and culture bearers. Whether it’s covering emergency equipment repairs, supporting participation in significant cultural markets, or addressing unexpected medical expenses that affect artistic practice, this grant provides crucial support at critical moments. This responsive funding approach ensures that Native artists can maintain their creative momentum and cultural practices despite unexpected obstacles.

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Focus: Native arts, cultural preservation, professional development, emergency assistance, artistic practice, cultural heritage, indigenous artists

Region: United States

Eligibility:
-Must be 18 years or older
-Must be a practicing artist or culture bearer
-Must belong to one of these categories:
–Enrolled member of a U.S. federally recognized tribe
–Enrolled member of a U.S. state-recognized tribe
–Proven lineal descendant of recognized tribes
–Documented Alaska Native ancestry
–Documented Native Hawaiian ancestry
-Must not have previously received a Yéigo Action Grant

Benefits:
-Financial support ranging from $100 to $2,500
-Quick response to urgent needs
-Flexible funding for various purposes:
–Professional development opportunities
–Emergency situation support
–Equipment repair assistance
–Travel and accommodation support
–Medical expense assistance
–Market entry fee coverage

Deadline: 10th of every month

Terms:
-Yéigo: A Diné (Navajo) word of encouragement meaning “keep going” or “don’t give up”
-Culture Bearer: An individual who maintains and transmits traditional cultural knowledge and practices
-Lineal Descendancy: Direct ancestral connection to a tribal nation
-First Peoples Fund (FPF): Native-led organization supporting Indigenous artists and culture bearers
-Submittable: Online platform used for grant application submissions