The Land, Water, and People
As the first caretakers of the land in these United States, Indigenous peoples have a special connection to the land, water, and many species that share their world. The Earth is a part of their culture, creation stories, and ways of life. Indigenous peoples have been stewards of the environment since time immemorial, preserving the land, water, and species that have sustained their communities for generations. They have long learned the delicate balance of sustainable practices while living in harmony with the environment. Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP) recognizes the importance of this relationship and supports Native-led climate and conservation work.
Tribal Nations Collaborative Fund
NAP is partnering with the Christensen Fund and Biodiversity Funders Group to launch a new Tribal Nations Conservation Pledge & Funding Collaborative. This initiative calls on the philanthropic sector to significantly invest in conservation projects led by Tribal Nations and aims to reach $100 million in new commitments. This pledge and fund will serve as a centralized platform to inform, coordinate, and fund Tribal Nation conservation work.
Matching Funds for Tribal Nations
Through its Tribal Nations Initiative (TNI), NAP, in partnership with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), will fund the match requirements for the Department of the Interior's America the Beautiful Challenge (ATBC) for Native Nation projects awarded via the 2022 RFP. The ATBC requires three percent non-federal match for applicants, of which, 0.75 percent must be a cash match; NAP's TNI will cover the full match needed by Tribes for these projects through its Tribal Nations Conservation Collaborative Fund. Grantees may provide additional match above and beyond the requirements.
The Tribal Nations Initiative would like to thank all Tribal Nations who applied to the 2022 America the Beautiful Challenge RFP and look forward to the many successes of the programs.
