{"id":40204,"date":"2024-08-28T15:58:19","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T19:58:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/?p=40204"},"modified":"2024-08-28T16:32:57","modified_gmt":"2024-08-28T20:32:57","slug":"first-peoples-fund-opens-applications-for-grants-and-fellowship-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/2024\/08\/28\/first-peoples-fund-opens-applications-for-grants-and-fellowship-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"First Peoples Fund opens applications for grants and fellowship programs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\">\r\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wRE95qX8fXc?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">First Peoples Fund: <a href=https:\/\/youtu.be\/wRE95qX8fXc>2025 Native Performing Arts Fellowship &#8211; Application Tutorial<\/a>\r\n<\/figcaption>\r\n<div class=\"h3-responsive font-weight-bold\">First Peoples Fund opens applications for grants and fellowship programs<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"date\">Wednesday, August 28, 2024<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"source\">Indianz.Com<\/div>\r\n<P><\/p>\r\nThe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstpeoplesfund.org\/\">First Peoples Fund<\/a> is accepting applications for grants and fellowship programs that support Native artists.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\nApplications for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstpeoplesfund.org\/programs\/fellowships\">Native Performing Arts Fellowship<\/a> are due September 23. The program provides $10,000 to Native artists work within the  performing arts, including music, dance and theater.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n&#8220;This Fellowship aims to support Native performing artists in refining their craft and expanding their knowledge,&#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstpeoplesfund.org\/about\/our-team\/justin-kii-huenemann\">President and CEO of First Peoples Fund<\/a> Justin Kii Huenemann,  a citizen of the Navajo Nation, said an <a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/firstpeoplesfund\/2024-community-spirit-award-nominations-open-17984170\">August 13 announcement<\/a>.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\">\r\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wjy2B_f1DYw?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<figcaption class=\"figure-caption\">First Peoples Fund: <a href=https:\/\/youtu.be\/wjy2B_f1DYw>Native Performing Arts Production Grant &#8211; Application Tutorial<\/a>\r\n<\/figcaption>\r\n<P><\/P>\r\nThe fellowship is part of the  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstpeoplesfund.org\/programs\/native-performing-arts-program\">Native Performing Arts Program<\/a>, an initiative at First Peoples Fund that includes the Native Performing Arts Production Grant. Applications are due September 23 for  the to provide  $30,000 for Native-led performing arts productions that include multiple Native performers and artists. \r\n<P><\/P>\r\n&#8220;Productions can include: theatrical plays, Indigenous fashion shows, touring for Native performance groups, performances in Native communities, and other forms of live performance that may not fit into conventional performance categories,&#8221;  Huenemann said in an <a href=https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/firstpeoplesfund\/2024-community-spirit-award-nominations-open-17984521>August 27 announcement<\/a>.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\nIn addition, First Peoples Fund is accepting applications   on the 10th day of every month    for  the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstpeoplesfund.org\/programs\/yeigo-action-grant\">Y\u00e9igo Action Grant<\/a>, whose name comes from the Navajo language phrase for  \u201ckeep going\u201d or \u201cdon\u2019t give up.\u201d Awards between $100 and $5,000 will be offered to Native artists and culture bearers who need financial assistance.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n&#8220;This grant provides crucial financial support for professional development opportunities or to help overcome any challenges that may stand in the way of creative expression,&#8221; Huenemann said in an <a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/firstpeoplesfund\/2024-community-spirit-award-nominations-open-17984186\">August 20 announcement<\/a>.\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/1stpeoplesfund\/posts\/pfbid0QUwQmsuNLKE3BpLce5hgptMw4Tidtdf4Q9mv8RKmDzcMrHZNhm9iSbVZz7hEKd8Hl\" data-width=\"500\" data-show-text=\"true\"><blockquote cite=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/1stpeoplesfund\/posts\/823471719820352\" class=\"fb-xfbml-parse-ignore\"><p>\ud83c\udf8a We&#039;re thrilled to announce a significant leadership transition. Our respected founding President and CEO, Lori&#8230;<\/p>Posted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/1stpeoplesfund\">First Peoples Fund<\/a> on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/1stpeoplesfund\/posts\/823471719820352\">Friday, March 1, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><\/div>\r\n<P><\/P>\r\nHuenemann began his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstpeoplesfund.org\/post\/transition-in-leadership-at-first-peoples-fund\">leadership role at First Peoples Fund<\/a> in March. He succeeds <a href=https:\/\/www.firstpeoplesfund.org\/about\/our-team\/lori-pourier>Lori Lea Pourier<\/a>, a citizen of the Oglala Sioux Tribe  who served as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/1stpeoplesfund\/posts\/pfbid0h6VxhFa1BG6mJjft5hvWMSHAQ3pCtjMv1Qu6w3kNp8GRUTsQ5upUukeLUTUoqZPdl\">president of the organization since 1993<\/a>.  Pourier&#8217;s new title is &#8220;Founder and Senior Fellow.&#8221;\r\n<P><\/P>\r\nFirst Peoples Fund is based in Rapid City, South Dakota.\r\n<P><\/P>\r\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/1stpeoplesfund\/posts\/pfbid07KhziCeHwf5jQA2K67wLnJW4uKR3fzWUZWWW8EkPTvSEMbw5Gv7FwwcyEKr6PhRxl\" data-width=\"750\" data-show-text=\"true\"><blockquote cite=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/1stpeoplesfund\/posts\/936665945167595\" class=\"fb-xfbml-parse-ignore\"><p>\u2728 We\u2019re thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the Native Performing Arts Production Grant through&#8230;<\/p>Posted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/1stpeoplesfund\">First Peoples Fund<\/a> on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/1stpeoplesfund\/posts\/936665945167595\">Monday, August 26, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><\/div>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/1stpeoplesfund\/posts\/pfbid0S2479FmTtC9bTNYQkE977jhGxFje67p7rsJVUd5H1gWVH5UXX8WqYstVNZ4BG27xl\" data-width=\"750\" data-show-text=\"true\"><blockquote cite=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/1stpeoplesfund\/posts\/937445141756342\" class=\"fb-xfbml-parse-ignore\"><p>\ud83d\udce3 Native Performing Artist Production Grant &#8211;\r\nFirst Peoples Fund is pleased to announce the Native Performing Artist&#8230;<\/p>Posted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/1stpeoplesfund\">First Peoples Fund<\/a> on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/1stpeoplesfund\/posts\/937445141756342\">Tuesday, August 27, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><\/div>\r\n<P><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/1stpeoplesfund\/posts\/pfbid0KNsTRgTTN7ANyGuZhyEKgDS75XSWrpzGLR5WhdsxxGQnPbQtFYNq3NeXz5dcYiyql\" data-width=\"750\" data-show-text=\"true\"><blockquote cite=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/1stpeoplesfund\/posts\/932370612263795\" class=\"fb-xfbml-parse-ignore\"><p>\ud83d\ude4c\ud83c\udffd Announcing the First Peoples Fund Y\u00e9igo Grant &#8211; \r\nFirst Peoples Fund has always championed artists and culture bearers&#8230;<\/p>Posted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/1stpeoplesfund\">First Peoples Fund<\/a> on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/1stpeoplesfund\/posts\/932370612263795\">Tuesday, August 20, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><\/div>\r\n<P><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The First Peoples Fund is accepting applications for grants and fellowship programs that support Native artists.","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":40217,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"_vp_format_video_url":"","_vp_image_focal_point":[],"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[17,1],"tags":[1256,454,5297,175,5299,5298,33,24,147,98,542],"class_list":["post-40204","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-arts-entertainment","category-national","tag-first-peoples-fund","tag-grants","tag-justin-kii-huenemann","tag-languages","tag-lori-lea-pourier","tag-lori-pourier","tag-music","tag-navajo","tag-rapid-city","tag-south-dakota","tag-theater","no-wpautop"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/28\/firstpeoplesfund.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pcoJ7g-ass","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40204","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=40204"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40204\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":40216,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/40204\/revisions\/40216"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/40217"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40204"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=40204"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/indianz.com\/News\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=40204"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}