First Peoples Fund

First peoples fund is a principal partner in intercultural leadership institute, also known as ili, along with three other organizations. These four core partners have shared a commitment to pursue support for artists, culture bearers, and other arts professionals as change-makers in their communities. The initiative annually selects a cohort of artists and arts administrators from communities of color and convenes them throughout the year to learn about their shared histories, build networks, and gain leadership skills.

Artist in business leadership: cultural capital fellowships are similar programs which are grouped together for reporting purposes. Cultural capital is designed specifically for master artists who have been practicing their art for 10 years of more. Artists; 1) share a commitment to teaching their craft in their community to keep cultural expression alive; 2) have a plan to document their ancestral knowledge for the next generations; and 3) seek ways to sustain cultural sharing as a way of life within their tribal community. Grants of 10,000 offer artists an opportunity to delve deeper into their art - sharing their artistry will all who to learn. Each year, cultural fellows teach and share their knowledge with more than 100 community members. Benefits of the fellowships: first peoples fund's artist in business leadership fellowship does not just help artists grow a business, it helps inspire them to fully honor their cultural creativity and grow the impact it has on their people. Artist applicants for the fellowship programs must be native hawaiian or a member of a united states tribal nation. Each artist receives individualized technical assistance and professional development guidance, as well as a grant to offset capital expenses associated with growing a business. Impact of the fellowship: our artist alumni tell us the program does more than just support an entrepreneurial spirit - it stimulates a renewed energy to challenge themselves and each other to create new work. Yeego action provides small grants for artists encountering unanticipated costs required to take full advantage of a professional opportunity, or who have been impacted by an emergency or regional disaster. Monthly application deadlines provide timely assistance with a quick turn-around.