Swift Foundation

We prioritize and predominately fund the work arising from Indigenous people and their local communities, as well as local and/or community-based organizations who are responsible to their home places in solidarity with neighboring Indigenous communities. We fund organizations across the Americas and otherwise network-based organizations internationally. We emphasize funding support for work based on a holistic and integrated approach grounded in local knowledge and expertise. We honor Indigenous Peoples free, prior, and informed consent and self-determination. Swift Foundation considers grant proposals through recommendations from our board members, staff, partner organizations and colleagues in the field. We do not accept unsolicited proposals but will respond to inquiries as we are able to. Grant proposals are invited quarterly. The board reviews four seasonal dockets a year. Most first-time grants are between $20,000 and $35,000 with longer term grants generally ranging $40,000-$80,000. Swift Foundation funds both one-time programmatic grants while prioritizing long term partnerships with multi-year general support funding. Discretionary grants (of $2,000-$10,000) are considered throughout the year. The foundation strives to forge trusting relationships built on honesty and accountability.