Grants & Fellowships / Verified 2 September 2026
The Harpo Foundation awards $25,000 fellowships to self-defined under-recognized Native American visual artists. Applicants must be enrolled or citizens of federally recognized tribes, Alaska Native corporations, or Native Hawaiian ancestry; at least 21 years old; U.S.-based; and not currently pursuing art-related degrees. The $15 application fee includes available waivers upon written request.
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What the organizer actually says
Cost to apply. $15 to apply
“$15 application fee; fee waivers available upon written request before submission”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
What you get. $25,000 fellowship
“$25,000 unrestricted fellowship”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Who can apply. Enrolled member or citizen of state or federally recognized American Indian tribe, Alaska Native corporation, or Native Hawaiian ancestry; self-defined under-recognized visual artist; 21+ years old; not currently enrolled in or planning to
“U.S.-based only (Hawaii, Alaska, continental U.S.)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose.
“Native-peer review process evaluates artistic merit and potential; Board of Directors makes final funding decisions following review by independent professional advisors (regional and national experts); each application reviewed by at least three advisors plus internal staff and committees over four”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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