Good Relatives Collaborative Grants

We are guided in this process by the Native worldview of the life cycle and we recognize that every organization or group seeking funding may be at different stages of development. We see a priority need for development of new and exploring Native-led and serving organizations who need guidance in their stage of growth. We also hope to support more established and mature Native-led and serving organizations through their ongoing growth and encourage sharing of knowledge and wisdom. We encourage applicants at all stages of growth to apply and evolve through the process of learning and teaching.

Grants will be awarded based on qualification and community review of the work outlined in the Letter of Application. The application process includes two parts: sharing documentation demonstrating your qualification for this grant and a letter of application.

The application period for the Good Relatives Collaborative Grants begins on Friday, May 16, 2025 at 8 am MT / 9 am CT, and closes on Monday, June 16, 2025 at 5 pm MT/ 6 pm CT.

What’s New in 2025

• This year, we’re offering two grant levels: 8 grants of $50,000 and 8 grants of $100,000.
• Organizations that have received past Good Relatives Collaborative Grants are allowed to reapply if they have received less than $49,999 cumulatively. Please reach out to the Collaborative if you have questions about your previous award amounts. 
• Organizational operating budget must be under $2.5 million.

Honoree Amount

Eight honorees will receive a grant of $50,000 and eight additional honorees will receive grants of $100,000. All Good Relative Collaborative Grants are unrestricted.

All grantees (at least one person from each organization) will be required to attend an annual 2-day convening for collaboration and learning.

• Instead of a written final report, all grantees will give a verbal share out of learnings and dreams at the convening.
• More details about the convening date and travel logistics will be shared in the award letter.

• Grant opens Friday, May 16, 2025 at 8 am MT / 9 am CT
• Grant closes on Monday, June 16, 2025  at 5 pm PM / 6 pm CT
• Awards will be announced by early fall

This document is for review and preparation purposes only. All applications must be submitted through our online application system by Monday, June 16, 2025, at 5 p.m. MT/6 p.m. CT.