Meet Our 2026 Keepers of the Earth Fund Partners: 10th Cycle!
15 Mei 2026jamie
In 2026, the Keepers of the Earth Fund (KOEF) celebrates its 10th cycle of direct support for Indigenous Peoples through their communities, governments, collectives, and networks.
Keepers of the Earth Fund is a Cultural Survival fund led by Indigenous Peoples and designed to strengthen advocacy and community development projects by Indigenous Peoples worldwide. Since 2017, we have awarded 506 grants in 42 countries totaling $3,232,000. The grants go directly to Indigenous communities, collectives, organizations, and traditional governments to support projects designed by them and aligned with their Indigenous values. Cultural Survival uses a rights-based approach, drawing on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, in its grant-making strategies to support Indigenous-led solutions.
2026 marked our 10th funding cycle, during which we awarded 60 grants totaling $564,000 to projects in Indigenous communities, collectives, and governments across 19 countries. Of these grants, 17 went directly to Indigenous traditional governments and 9 to women’s organizations. Additionally, 6 grants were awarded to Indigenous rights defenders in Kichwa, Tseltal, and Inga communities facing threats to their safety. The funds were used for transportation, food, medical care, and security measures.
The KOEF approach is holistic, and we strive to maintain long-term relationships with our partners. This year, we are supporting eight partners receiving grants for the third time, and 24 receiving grants for the second time, while also providing support through Cultural Survival’s Advocacy, Communications, and Capacity Building programs.
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