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About this opportunity
Grants of US$2,500–US$5,000 for Indigenous youth aged 18–28 to implement community-led cultural, environmental and livelihood projects.
Cultural Survival invites applications for its 2027 Indigenous Youth Fellowship. Namibia is explicitly included among the eligible African countries. Indigenous individuals or groups aged 18 to 28 may apply with community-driven projects lasting three to six months. Supported themes include climate change solutions, ecosystem restoration, Indigenous languages and cultural preservation, traditional knowledge, livelihoods and community resilience. Selected projects receive US$2,500 to US$5,000 depending on project size, together with mentorship and leadership development support. Former Cultural Survival Youth Fellows are not eligible. Applications must be submitted through the official Good Grants platform by 25 October 2026 at 23:59 Eastern Time.
