2027 Indigenous Youth Fellowship by Cultural Survival: Apply for $5,000 in Funding for Indigenous-Led Community Projects
Overview
The 2027 Indigenous Youth Fellowship is organized by Cultural Survival to support Indigenous youth who want to lead creative, multidisciplinary, and community-driven projects. The initiative addresses issues affecting Indigenous communities while strengthening cultural identity, leadership abilities, and community impact. Projects focus in particular on climate change solutions, culture and languages, and lands and livelihoods, allowing participants to develop practical solutions, preserve traditional knowledge, amplify community voices, and bring local concerns into wider regional and global discussions.
What you get
Selected fellows receive financial support ranging from US$2,500 to US$5,000, depending on the size of the proposed project. In addition to funding, the fellowship provides opportunities for leadership development, mentorship, and community engagement. Selected fellows work closely with Cultural Survival staff and a local mentor who voluntarily provides guidance, encouragement, and feedback throughout the three to six-month project duration.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants include Indigenous individuals and groups of young people who are passionate about protecting Indigenous cultures, revitalising traditional languages, addressing climate change, defending Indigenous lands, or strengthening community livelihoods. Applications are accepted in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French.
How to apply
Eligible applicants should review the fellowship requirements, identify a relevant community need, develop a project proposal, and submit their application through Cultural Survival’s official Good Grants application platform.
Key dates
The application opens on October 4, 2026. The application deadline is October 25, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Selected fellows will be announced on December 4, 2026. The fellowship award stage takes place from January to February 2027, followed by an orientation session in March 2027. Projects may begin anytime after March 1, 2027, with an official project start date of April 1, 2027, and an implementation period spanning March through September 2027 or April through October 2027.