NDN Collective’s mission is to build the collective power of Indigenous Peoples, communities, and Nations by supporting their right to self-determination, aiming to create a world founded on justice and equity for all people and Mother Earth. They champion Indigenous self-determination through supporting frontline organizers, actions, and movements focusing on the defense of land, air, and water; sustainable and regenerative development according to Indigenous values; and the revitalization and celebration of Indigenous cultures, ceremonies, languages, and ways of life.
The Radical Imagination grant aims to support Indigenous artists, collectives, and small nonprofits in imagining and practicing justice within their communities, amplifying community voices against inequitable systems, and proposing solutions to dismantle structural racism through their art and creativity. Ten Indigenous artists or groups will be awarded two-year grants of $50,000 annually, amounting to a total of $100,000 over two years. The grant encourages projects that address societal challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic, clean water, earth-centered economies, Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, or law enforcement reforms. Funding can cover a living stipend, supplies, equipment for amplifying work, developing a community messaging platform, and must allocate 12% for artist self-care. Grant funds are taxable, and recipients must report their creative progress annually, with funds distributed based on a 24-month work plan and budget.