Native Youth Grantmakers Program

Applications Now Open for the Native Youth Grantmakers!

Applications Due October 20, 2025

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 program combines both in-person and virtual learning experiences that embraces Indigenous values to help create conditions for all communities to thrive.

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.

Eligible applicants must:

• Be 18 – 24 years old by September 19, 2025
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrate a connection to community (urban, rural, reservation)