October 14, 2025
“Armed with hundreds of thousands of dollars from Newman’s Own Foundation and Ozempic creator Novo Nordisk, young Native Americans are leading the fight against persistently high rates of food insecurity in tribal communities.
In a rare example of agency for a beneficiary community, 21 emerging Indigenous leaders recently crafted selection criteria, evaluated applicants and picked two dozen finalists to split a pool of $720,000. Organized by Native Americans in Philanthropy, the 16-to-24-year-old participants said the inclusive process reflected Indian Country values of self-determination and intergenerational relationship-building that more donors should embrace.”
“Indigenous youth are reconnecting to their culture and to healing more and more. Projects like the Indigenous Tomorrows Fund help them also build that confidence and learn more about challenges in communities.”
Stay tuned for updates on progress, learnings, and future Indigenous Tomorrows Fund grant cycles in the months ahead by signing up for our newsletter.
The Indigenous Tomorrows Fund is a powerful collaboration between NAP, funders, and community partners. For those interested in contributing to the Indigenous Tomorrows Fund, email Savannah Baber at sbaber@nativephilanthropy.org.