2027 Indigenous Youth Fellowship by Cultural Survival | $2,500 to $5,000 USD

Cultural Survival is accepting applications for the 2027 Indigenous Youth Fellowship: Call for Project Proposals. This fellowship supports Indigenous youth-led community projects that strengthen cultural identity and benefit Indigenous communities.

Selected fellows can receive $2,500 to $5,000 USD (depending on the project size). In addition, the program offers mentorship, leadership development, and support for amplifying community voices.

Key Details

Application Deadline: October 25, 2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Eligible Countries: United States, Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Belize, Argentina, Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru, Chile, Colombia, Brazil, Indonesia, Nepal, Philippines, Mali, Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, DRC, Republic of Congo Program Duration: Project duration: 3–6 months; project realization/implementation period listed as April–October 2027 (page also references March–September 2027). Program Location: Applications accepted from listed countries in the Americas, Asia, and Africa (see eligible_countries).

Funding/Benefits: $2,500 to $5,000 USD (depending on the project size)

Award Provider: Cultural Survival

About this Program

The fellowship provides financial support and leadership opportunities for Indigenous youth-led projects. According to the official page, the focus is on projects that strengthen cultural identity and create benefits for Indigenous communities.

Projects are expected to be youth-led and community-based. Fellows will work with Cultural Survival staff and a local mentor during implementation.

Eligibility Criteria

Be an Indigenous youth or group of youth between the ages of 18 and 28

Be committed to working with Cultural Survival and meeting deadlines

Be preferably fluent in or interested in learning an Indigenous language

Not be a former Cultural Survival Youth Fellow

Note that geographic and gender diversity are prioritized; applications are encouraged from women and 2SLGBTIQ+ youth

What Fellows Receive: Financial support for project implementation ($2,500–$5,000 USD), mentoring and guidance from Cultural Survival staff and a local mentor, and opportunities for leadership growth and amplifying community voices.

Program Components Lead and implement an Indigenous youth-led community project; work closely with Cultural Survival staff; work with a local mentor who provides voluntary guidance and feedback; meet program deadlines and participate in orientation.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit a proposal concept through Good Grants. You will need to create an account to apply.

Required document

Proposal concept submitted through Good Grants (must create account)

Application portal: https://culturalsurvival.grantplatform.com/

👉 Visit the official fellowship page for details

Applicants must submit a proposal concept through Good Grants. You will need to create an account to apply.

Criteria

Be an Indigenous youth or group of youth between the ages of 18 and 28

Be committed to working with Cultural Survival and meeting deadlines

Be preferably fluent in or interested in learning an Indigenous language

Not be a former Cultural Survival Youth Fellow

Note that geographic and gender diversity are prioritized; applications are encouraged from women and 2SLGBTIQ+ youth What Fellows Receive: Financial support for project implementation ($2,500–$5,000 USD), mentoring and guidance from Cultural Survival staff and a local mentor, and opportunities for leadership growth and amplifying community voices. Program Components Lead and implement an Indigenous youth-led community project; work closely with Cultural Survival staff; work with a local mentor who provides voluntary guidance and feedback; meet program deadlines and participate in orientation.

Applicants must submit a proposal concept through Good Grants. You will need to create an account to apply.

Required document

Proposal concept submitted through Good Grants (must create account)

Application portal: https://culturalsurvival.grantplatform.com/

👉 Visit the official fellowship page for details