FIRST NATIONS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE
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The First Nations Development Institute is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in California, New Mexico, and Alaska, having awarded $14.6 million across 543 grantees in 2025. The Institute operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the organization can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO STRENGTHEN AMERICAN INDIAN ECONOMIES TO SUPPORT HEALTHY NATIVE COMMUNITIES.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
KERES CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER
$1.5M
2%
ZUNI YOUTH ENRICHMENT PROJECT
$1M
1%
TEWA WOMEN UNITED
$827K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
279
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FIRST NATIONS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE?
No. FIRST NATIONS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FIRST NATIONS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE give?
FIRST NATIONS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE primarily gives to organizations located in California, New Mexico, and Alaska. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are FIRST NATIONS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FIRST NATIONS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FIRST NATIONS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE make each year?
In 2025, FIRST NATIONS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE awarded about 280 grants, totaling nearly $14.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FIRST NATIONS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE fund recently?
In 2025, FIRST NATIONS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE awarded grants to about 540 grantees. Recent grantees include KERES CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER, ZUNI YOUTH ENRICHMENT PROJECT, and TEWA WOMEN UNITED. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FIRST NATIONS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE?
FIRST NATIONS DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.