Cultural Survival is accepting applications for the 2027 Indigenous Youth Fellowship: Call for Project Proposals. This fellowship supports Indigenous youth-led community projects that strengthen cultural identity and benefit Indigenous communities.
Selected fellows can receive $2,500 to $5,000 USD (depending on the project size). In addition, the program offers mentorship, leadership development, and support for amplifying community voices.
Key Details:
Application Deadline: October 25, 2026 (11:59 PM ET)
Eligible Countries: United States, Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Belize, Argentina, Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru, Chile, Colombia, Brazil, Indonesia, Nepal, Philippines, Mali, Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, DRC, Republic of Congo
Program Duration: Project duration: 3–6 months; project realization/implementation period listed as April–October 2027 (page also references March–September 2027).
Program Location: Applications accepted from listed countries in the Americas, Asia, and Africa (see eligible_countries).
Funding/Benefits: $2,500 to $5,000 USD (depending on the project size)
Award Provider: Cultural Survival
About this Program
The fellowship provides financial support and leadership opportunities for Indigenous youth-led projects. According to the official page, the focus is on projects that strengthen cultural identity and create benefits for Indigenous communities.
Projects are expected to be youth-led and community-based. Fellows will work with Cultural Survival staff and a local mentor during implementation.
Eligibility Criteria
- Be an Indigenous youth or group of youth between the ages of 18 and 28
- Be committed to working with Cultural Survival and meeting deadlines
- Be preferably fluent in or interested in learning an Indigenous language
- Not be a former Cultural Survival Youth Fellow
- Note that geographic and gender diversity are prioritized; applications are encouraged from women and 2SLGBTIQ+ youth
What Fellows Receive: Financial support for project implementation ($2,500–$5,000 USD), mentoring and guidance from Cultural Survival staff and a local mentor, and opportunities for leadership growth and amplifying community voices.
Program Components Lead and implement an Indigenous youth-led community project; work closely with Cultural Survival staff; work with a local mentor who provides voluntary guidance and feedback; meet program deadlines and participate in orientation.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit a proposal concept through Good Grants. You will need to create an account to apply.
Required document:
- Proposal concept submitted through Good Grants (must create account)
Application portal: https://culturalsurvival.grantplatform.com/
👉 Visit the official fellowship page for details
