AI Summary
The Sovereign Equity Fund is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based engagement model. With a total of $680K in grants paid to 9 grantees in 2024, the Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals and grants are awarded by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the Fund can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Sovereign Equity Fund (SEF) provides grants to eligible entities to provide assistance and services to improve the social, environmental, health, and economic development opportunities of American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians. The goal is to advance Native food security to strengthen Tribal sovereignty through advancements in agricultural infrastructure by utilizing transformative mission investment strategies.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FORT PECK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Poplar, MT
$300K
14%
SITTING BULL COLLEGE
Fort Yates, ND
$290K
13%
RED LAKE NATION COLLEGE
Red Lake, MN
$200K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$200K
Median 2nd year grant
$95K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Sovereign Equity Fund?
No. Sovereign Equity Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Sovereign Equity Fund give?
Sovereign Equity Fund primarily gives to organizations located in Wisconsin, North Dakota, and Montana. 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 Sovereign Equity Fund’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Sovereign Equity Fund fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $200 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Sovereign Equity Fund make each year?
In 2024, Sovereign Equity Fund awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $680 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Sovereign Equity Fund fund recently?
In 2024, Sovereign Equity Fund awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include FORT PECK COMMUNITY COLLEGE, SITTING BULL COLLEGE, and RED LAKE NATION COLLEGE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Sovereign Equity Fund?
Sovereign Equity Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.