Laguna Community Foundation
Laguna, New Mexico
First Nations established the Native Arts Initiative (NAI) in 2014 to provide direct grantmaking, networking opportunities, and training and technical assistance (TTA) to Native-led arts and cultural hubs who are working to preserve and advance traditional Native arts through programming focused on supporting artists and intergenerational sharing of artistic skills and knowledge.
Under the NAI, First Nations provides awarded grantees with organizational and programmatic resources, including direct grants and technical assistance and training. Since 2014, First Nations has awarded more than $3.5 million in grant funds to a variety of eligible Native-controlled nonprofit organizations and tribal government programs under the NAI.
Laguna Community Foundation
Native Arts Donor-Funded Campaign: 2023-2026
The Pueblo of Laguna Cultural Enrichment Program aims to preserve the traditions and customs of the Pueblo and the local community by supporting local artists and providing opportunities for community members to engage in traditional arts, crafts, cooking, and language learning. The program offers seasonal instruction by elders during the summer months. This instruction is available to all age groups across all six of the Pueblo’s villages. The goal is to keep the traditions and customs of the Pueblo alive for existing and future community members.