Land Defenders and Water Protectors

Type

Funding

Organization

Seventh Generation for Fund for Indigenous Peoples, Inc.

Description

Deadline Passed 10/11/2019. Deadline Unknown for 2020. The Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples is inviting proposals for the Land Defenders and Water Protectors Program: supporting Indigenous community-based organizations protecting Earth’s natural systems and ability to nurture and sustain life. Upholding Indigenous territorial sovereignty and self-determination, Native land stewardship practices, and the defense of sacred lands, waters and species. Potential projects may include:Peaceful direct actions and frontline organizingSacred site protectionEnvironmental education and issue advocacyIndigenous appropriate and traditional technologies

Funding Amount

$500-$10,000

Matching Funds

unknown

Geography

National

Eligibility

minimum of %80 Indigenous Board of Directors and also an Indigenous Executive Director;
501(c)(3) Nonprofit Status, Fiscal Sponsorship, or other tax-exempt status (if operating within the United States)

Website

http://www.7genfund.org/land-defenders-and-water-protectors

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact Carlrey Arroyo, Program Associate for Land Defenders and Water Protectors, directly at (707) 825-7640 x123 or at carlrey@7genfund.org.

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