Earth & Climate
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Indigenous Earth Fund

Investing in Indigenous solutions for climate resiliency and land conservation

Indigenous climate leadership holds the key to a healthy Earth. For centuries, Indigenous peoples have nurtured their lands and communities with resilience, wisdom, and care. Our Indigenous Earth Fund is a commitment to sustaining that leadership, supporting organizations that turn traditional knowledge into protective and in some cases, regenerative action, building pathways for collective wellbeing that will benefit the generations to come.

Granted to organizations and Tribes

$5.3M

Women-led organizations and Tribes supported

70%

Tribes engaged

200+

How to Apply

There are two different RFPs. One for returning/2025 IEF Grantee Partners, one for New Applicants.

2025 IEF Grantee Partners: you must log into JustFund using this link to complete your application.

New applicants: View the RFP here.

All applicants must be submitted through JustFund.Us. Applications emailed will not be reviewed.

Learn more about how to set up your JustFund account, visit: https://help.justfund.us/for-applicants#get-started

For questions or support with setting up your account, contact info[at]justfund.us. - the JustFund team is standing by to help! 

For questions about the RFP, please reach out to dana[at]decolonizingwealth.com.

FAQ

  • When does the next cycle open and when will decisions be made?

    The 2026 IEF Round is now open and closes on June 11, 2026 at 5 pm Pacific/ 8 pm Eastern.

    Grant decisions are expected in September 2026.

  • Where can I find an FAQ document?

    Great question. The IEF 2026 FAQ document is here.
    We will update the questions/answers throughout the RFP period based on common questions.

  • Will there be a webinar or recording to learn more about the fund?

    Yes. An applicant informational session and Q&A session will be held on May 8, 2026, at 2-3:30 PM EST, 11-12:30 PM PST. Attendance is encouraged, but not required.  Register here.

    A recording will be available after the event.

  • Is funding available for organizations outside the U.S.

    Funding for IEF is exclusively for qualified organizations in the United States and its territories.

Storytelling & Culture

Free Leonard Peltier

DWP is proud to be a funder and supporter of the documentary, Free Leonard Peltier, which premiered at Sundance in January 2025. Films like this transform narratives by illuminating hidden histories, building empathy, and mobilizing movements for justice and repair.