A participatory grantmaking initiative led by Native Americans in Philanthropy that supports Indigenous youth leadership and community-defined solutions; in 2026 the fund will invest $1.65M to expand support for Native-led solutions.

Native-led and Native-serving 501(c)(3) organizations | Tribal Nations across the U.S. and its territories

The Indigenous Tomorrows Fund

The Foundation awards grants twice per year (Spring and Fall) to organizations/projects aligned with the Foundation's funding preferences; applicants begin with a Letter of Inquiry via the online Grant Portal.

Must be a 501(c)(3) organization (no for-profit entities or non-501(c)(3) organizations) | Projects must be within a 30-mile radius of Waterloo, IA | No individuals | No fundraising events or endowment campaigns | No religious events and promotions | Only one application per entity in a given funding cycle

Otto Schoitz Foundation Grants

Provides Bright Future Grants to organizations proposing projects that advance community impact initiatives (see listed initiatives). For FY2025-2026 SMCF will make $200,000 available; funded projects expected to be completed within one year.

Must be a 501(c)(3) public charity, 501(c)(4) social welfare organization, or 509(a)1 public entity | Project must provide direct benefit to residents of Adams, Fall Creek, Green and/or Stony Creek Townships of Madison County, Indiana | No single organization shall receive more than $10,000 in cumulative Bright Future Grants in Fiscal Year 2025-2026

Bright Future Grant

Advancing HIV/AIDS Research within the Mission of the NIDCD (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

The Foundation makes grants to support capital campaigns, capital asset improvements, and maintenance. Grant requests for $10,000 or less can be submitted at any time (for emergency situations); grants over $10,000 follow the posted grant cycle and deadline.

Must have raised a minimum of 50% of the project’s cost in hand or committed prior to submitting your application to us. | Letters of Intent (one-page) required prior to submitting a grant application; letters requesting above $10,000 must be received three weeks prior to the application deadline. | Based in or serving Montana.

Treacy Foundation Grants

Resident-led grants awarded by the Resident Advancement Committee for neighborhood projects (gardens, pocket parks, mentoring, etc.); neighbors and small nonprofits within Saint Luke’s footprint can receive up to $6,000.

Applicant must be a resident of Buckeye–Shaker, Mt. Pleasant, or Woodland Hills | If applicant is not a 501(c)(3), must collaborate with a fiscal sponsor (501(c)(3)) | Available March–September annually

Community Grants

Translational Research in Maternal and Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

Competitive Adams County Grants focused on emerging community needs; may be operating grants to develop nonprofit infrastructure or program grants to make a sustained difference. Grants of up to $25,000 are available.

Must be a nonprofit with tax-exempt status under IRS Section 501(c)(3) | Must serve Adams County residents | Organizations with outstanding Adams County Grants Final Reports are ineligible | Organizations that are not tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) Public Charity are ineligible | Organizations based outside Adams County are ineligible unless it can be clearly demonstrated Adams County residents will benefit | Grants will not be made to individuals | Private foundations are ineligible | No funding for projects aimed at promoting a particular religion or construction projects for religious institutions | No funding for programs at private schools that benefit only their students | No funding for political campaigns or direct lobbying; debt retirement; projects already completed; fundraising events and galas; core curriculum for schools; travel for bands, sports teams, classes and similar groups

The Indigenous Tomorrows Fund

About this program

Eligibility

Contact & website

newmansown.org

Past recipients

2024

Seriousfun Children'S Network

$3,500,000

Foodcorps Inc

$1,500,000

Charityvest - Native Americans In Philanthropy

$500,000

Charityvest - Food Research & Action Center

$250,000

Charityvest - Seriousfun Children'S Network

$200,000

Charityvest - Seriousfun Children'S Network

$125,000

Charityvest - Community Food Advocates Inc

$100,000

Charityvest - Wellness In The Schools Inc

$100,000

Charityvest - Tides Center

$100,000

Closes in 9 days

$25,000 – $100,000

National · All 50 states

Similar Grants

Otto Schoitz Foundation Grants

~$25K

Bright Future Grant

$2.0K–$10.0K

Advancing HIV/AIDS Research within the Mission of the NIDCD (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

~$820K

Treacy Foundation Grants

~$16K

Community Grants

Up to $6.0K

Translational Research in Maternal and Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

~$820K