Grantmaking
Grants directly supporting Indigenous Peoples’ guardianship globally
Nia Tero is proud to directly fund Indigenous Peoples in support of their efforts to protect their homelands and waters, share their methods of care for their territories, and deepen an understanding of Indigenous ways of being with non-Indigenous communities.
Grantmaking 2023
In 2023, Nia Tero awarded $24.3M in grants, including multi-year grants, to 128 organizations that support 271 Indigenous Peoples around the world.
Nia Tero's core work is to fund Indigenous Peoples directly. 98% of grants have been awarded to Indigenous organizations, their fiscal sponsors, or their trusted allies, which are selected by our Indigenous partners to manage the funds. The remaining 2% was awarded to organizations supporting work done by Indigenous Peoples.
Grantmaking 2022
In 2022, Nia Tero awarded $29.3M in grants, including multi-year grants, to 113 organizations that support 271 Indigenous Peoples around the world.
Nia Tero directly funds Indigenous Peoples. 92% of grants in 2022 were awarded to Indigenous organizations, their fiscal sponsors, or allies selected by our Indigenous partners to manage the funds. The remaining 8% was awarded to organizations supporting work done by Indigenous Peoples.
Annual Reports
Read About Our Annual Impact and Initiatives
As you read our annual reports, please join us in our mission to directly support Indigenous Peoples’ guardianship and elevate the role and influence of Indigenous Peoples as essential to ensuring planetary health and habitability.
