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Indigenous-Centered Mini Grants

Indigenous-Centered Mini Grants open on September 14, 2026. For questions, help with a proposal, or to set up a meeting with our Campus Sustainability Fund Coordinator, please email Louli Ziels at louliziels@arizona.edu

Please head to our Mini Grant webpage to learn about the application process, deadlines, and resources. Make sure you fully review our grant application information webpage to learn about proposal restrictions, requirements, and funding eligibility.    

Opportunity Details

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Nurturing Plants: Fall 2023 Mini Grant

With the generous support of the Agnese Nelms Haury Program, the CSF is offering Indigenous-Centered Mini Grant opportunities for the 2026 – 2027 school year. Applicants can apply for either a $5,000 Mini Grant, or a $10,000 Mini Grant. Funding is reserved for funding Indigenous-focused projects that are oriented toward environmental and/or social sustainability.

The opportunity is broad and can support a project related to art, science, community engagement, the built environment, and so much more. Preference will be given to projects that are student-led. Proposals must be led by an Indigenous campus community member or, preferably, that they are led by someone who is part of an Indigenous-centered group, center, club, or organization on campus. The proposals should support an Indigenous-centered program, project, group, club, center, or initiative on campus.

This opportunity is open until filled and applicants have until mid-May to complete their project. 

Previously Funded Projects

Need some inspiration? Check out these awesome projects to get an idea about what has been funded in the past and to see the impact these grants can have!

Fall 2026 Indigenous-Centered Mini Grant Timeline Overview

  • Preliminary Application: September 14 – October 4, 2026
    • Review and feedback: Rolling basis
  • Final Application: October 5 – November 1, 2026
    • Review and funding decisions will be made in mid-November
    • Projects should expect funding no sooner than late November to early December; Please plan accordingly.

All deadlines are 11:59 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

How to Apply! 

Please head to our Mini Grant webpage to learn about the application process, deadlines, and resources. Make sure you fully review our grant application information webpage to learn about proposal restrictions, requirements, and funding eligibility.    

Applicants can apply for either a $5,000 Mini Grant, or a $10,000 Mini Grant. Please select "Indigenous-Centered Mini Grant" on the application form when submitting your application.