The mission of Native Americans in Philanthropy is to advance philanthropic practices grounded in Native values and traditions.

Native Americans in Philanthropy was formed in January 1990 when a group of Native people affiliated with philanthropic institutions convened at a national meeting in Chicago to discuss the socio-economic status of Native people and the limited role philanthropy had played in helping this population.

Foundation Funding for Native American Issues and Peoples

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Justice Department Announces Grant Solicitation for Funding to Federally-Recognized Tribes and Tribal Consortia

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Justice today announced that the comprehensive grant solicitation for funding to support improvements to public safety, victim services and crime prevention in American Indian and Alaska Native communities will be posted at 3:00 p.m. EST today at www.justice.gov/tribal/open-sol.html.

Atlas Corps Invites Applications for a New June 2012 Class (U.S.)

Atlas Corps is an overseas fellowship for the world's best nonprofit leaders. Our mission is to address critical social issues by developing leaders, strengthening organizations, and promoting innovation through an overseas fellowship of skilled nonprofit professionals.
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Member News

NAPT Announces 2012 Open Call for Media Makers

Lincoln, Neb.: Native American Public Telecommunications, Inc. (NAPT) announces a March 16 deadline for proposals from media makers.

2012 Leadership Honoring Awards - Call for Nominations

Potlatch Fund’s Mission is to inspire and build upon the Native tradition of giving and to expand philanthropy within Tribal Nations and Native communities in the Northwest.
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