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Native Cultures Fund Supporting CA Indigenous people in the transmission of cultural knowledge between generations.

Supporting California Indian culture bearers, artists, lifeways, and knowledge transmission. Initiated and lead by Native peoples, the Native Cultures Fund is a partnership between Native Nations, the Humboldt Area Foundation, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and other donors. The program supports the transmission of knowledge between generations through the renaissance of California Native art culture, sacred sites, and language development.

As we're now a week into October, the NCF team is reflecting on our last month together. We also want to remind our comm...
10/08/2026

As we're now a week into October, the NCF team is reflecting on our last month together. We also want to remind our community that we are just one week away from the fall grant application deadline! Please reach out to us at [email protected] or 707.267.9910 with any application questions. As always, we are honored to be able to support the incredible work Tribal folks are doing across our service region. 👏

Reflecting on our favorite moments from August!🌻Yôotva to Potawot Community Food Garden and College of the Redwoods for ...
09/04/2026

Reflecting on our favorite moments from August!🌻Yôotva to Potawot Community Food Garden and College of the Redwoods for the wonderful work you do in community and for sharing it with our team.

As we move into the fall season and the next grant round, we at NCF want to take a moment to welcome our newest staff! N...
08/27/2026

As we move into the fall season and the next grant round, we at NCF want to take a moment to welcome our newest staff!

NCF is honored to announce Danielle Frank (Hupa/Yurok) as our new Program Officer and Geena Talley (Karuk/Yurok) as our new Program Manager. Danielle started in March and Geena is just wrapping up her third week. We look forward to seeing Danielle and Geena guide NCF in a good way in their new roles!

Give us a call any time at 707.267.9906 or email us at [email protected] ☺️

Fall is right around the corner and NCF is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for our 2026 Fall ...
08/19/2026

Fall is right around the corner and NCF is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for our 2026 Fall Grant Cycle through October 15! 🍂

Please visit our Grants page at tinyurl.com/ncfgrants to learn more and to determine if you or your project are eligible to apply.

If you are interested in applying, your first step is to reach out to us! This can be done through either an email ([email protected]) or a phone call (707-267-9906).

Please note that we are a small (but mighty!) team, so we recommend reaching out sooner rather than later. We look forward to hearing more about your work and helping guide you through the application process.

Welcome Danielle!
04/09/2026

Welcome Danielle!

NCF grants supporting California Indian culture bearers, artists, lifeways, and knowledge transmission, application dead...
04/09/2026

NCF grants supporting California Indian culture bearers, artists, lifeways, and knowledge transmission, application deadline Apr. 15.

As a reminder, applications for the Native Cultures Fund scholarships are due on March 31st.This includes:- Jack Montoya...
03/25/2026

As a reminder, applications for the Native Cultures Fund scholarships are due on March 31st.

This includes:
- Jack Montoya Memorial Scholarship
- 'Aa-wok Georgiana Trull Memorial Scholarship
- Adrian Joseph Romo Memorial Scholarship (for ITEPP students)

Contact us at [email protected] or 707-267-9906 with questions.

As a reminder, there is about one month left to apply for the Native Cultures Fund scholarships, with applications due o...
02/26/2026

As a reminder, there is about one month left to apply for the Native Cultures Fund scholarships, with applications due on March 31st.

This includes:
- Jack Montoya Memorial Scholarship
- 'Aa-wok Georgiana Trull Memorial Scholarship
- Adrian Joseph Romo Memorial Scholarship (for ITEPP students)

This means you have 1 month to create your cultural mentor videos and submit your applications, you can do this! Contact us at [email protected] or 707-267-9906 with questions.

It's starting to feel like spring! NCF is excited to share that the 2026 Spring Grant Cycle is now open with a grant app...
02/05/2026

It's starting to feel like spring! NCF is excited to share that the 2026 Spring Grant Cycle is now open with a grant application deadline of April 15th.

NCF is dedicated to supporting the art and cultural revitalization of California's original peoples. Grants can be made to individuals, organizations, or community partnerships engaging in projects that support the cultural revitalization and transmission of knowledge across generations in the lands of our service region which includes much of Native California.

Please visit our Grants Page at tinyurl.com/ncfgrants to learn more about our application process and to determine if you or your team are eligible to apply.

If you are interested in applying, the first step is to schedule conversation with us! Contact the NCF team at [email protected] or 707-267-9906.

We look forward to hearing from you!

The Adrian Joseph Romo Memorial Scholarship Cycle 2026 is now open and accepting applications until March 31st!NCF is ho...
01/15/2026

The Adrian Joseph Romo Memorial Scholarship Cycle 2026 is now open and accepting applications until March 31st!

NCF is honored to continue to support the legacy of Adrian through this opportunity for Indigenous scholars within the ITEPP program and Cal Poly Humboldt community.

Adrian Romo was an ITEPP member and graduate from Humboldt State University in 2018 who was very involved in the program and community across the campus. Adrian valued and appreciated his time with ITEPP, as his involvement provided him a home away from home. He was a humble and caring leader at ITEPP and made an intentional effort to bond with and support Native students across campus, thus strengthening the sense of community throughout the club and program. In 2020, his family decided to establish a scholarship fund to commemorate his life and support current ITEPP students who carry those same values, therefore honoring and continuing his memory and legacy.

This opportunity is open to all Native/Indigenous students enrolled in the ITEPP program at Cal Poly Humboldt. Applicants must be enrolled in the ITEPP program for a minimum of a year and be able to demonstrate qualities of leadership and involvement in supporting the ITEPP student community.

Applications are due March 31, 2026. Please help us share this opportunity with ITEPP students!

Visit the link in post or the NCF website to learn more and access the PDF application. Email completed applications to [email protected], or fill out an application at ITEPP.

Questions? Email or call our team at any time at [email protected] or 707.267.9906

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363 Indianola Road
Bayside, CA
95524

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

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