2026 Community Micro-Grant Program

Supporting Hopi Agriculture and Food Sovereignty, the Natwani Coalition's Community Micro Grant Program is dedicated to empowering Hopi farmers, gardeners, and community members by providing financial support for projects that enhance traditional agricultural practices, food production, and sustainability. This program aims to strengthen food security, preserve cultural knowledge, and promote self-sufficiency across the Hopi community. Whether you're starting a new garden, improving irrigation systems, or revitalizing heirloom seed collections, our grants can help bring your vision to life.

To date, the program has awarded over $140,000 in funding, supporting 115 projects across the Hopi community. These projects have addressed diverse needs, from enhancing food security to fostering cultural preservation.

Request for Proposals is

NOW OPEN

Funding Priorities

The Natwani Coalition Community Micro Grant provides small-scale funding to support Hopi and Tewa community members who are advancing food and farming initiatives. Funded projects should align with one or more of the following priorities:

Sustainable agriculture practices that strengthen local food production and self-sufficiency
Healthy food access and distribution that improve the well-being of Hopi and Tewa families
Preservation and sharing of traditional food and farming knowledge that connects generations and sustains cultural values.

Award Information

The Natwani Coalition anticipates awarding a total of $16,000.00 in community micro grants for the 2026 funding cycle.

Maximum Award Amount per Proposal: $2,000.00

*Funding is intended to support small, community-led projects that can be completed within the one-year grant period.

Grant Guidelines

Who Can Apply?

Eligible Applicants

The Community Micro Grant is open to Hopi and Tewa individuals or families who have a project that supports one or more of the Program's funding priorities.

Applicants may include:

Individual growers, ranchers or gardeners
Families or small groups working on shared community or village projects
Educators or community members leading workshops, youth activates, or traditional food initiatives

All proposed projects must take place on the Hopi Reservation or in the Hopi Housing located in Winslow, AZ

Ineligible Applicants

The following are not eligible to apply for the 2026 funding cycle:

Individuals who where previously awarded a Community Micro Grant in 2025
Previous grantees not in good standing with the Natwani Coalition and Hopi Foundation (e.g., missing reports or incomplete documentation)
Natwani Coalition staff or Natwani Coalition Community Advisory Board (C.A.B) Members

How to Apply?

Appy Online (Highly Encouraged)

Click the "ONLINE APPLICATION" below to apply

Apply Through Email

Download PDF Application AND Request for Proposals & Grant Guidelines
Review Request for Proposals & Grant Guideline
Fill & Complete Application Packet
(click the button below)
Email Completed Application Packet to knutumya@hopifoundation.org OR
clint.lomawunu@hopifoundation.org

Apply By Paper

Visit the Natwani Coalition located at the Hopi Foundation Main Office to receive a hard copy of an application grant guidelines
Review Request for Proposals & Grant Guidelines
Fill & Complete Application Packet
Mail Completed Application Packet to
P.O. Box 301 Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039 or return to office.