Tribal Funding Registry: Early Access Pre-Launch Phase
Help shape the features and functionality of a FREE searchable grants database expected to launch in March 2025.
The application period is now over and the Tribal Funding Registry is no longer accepting applications. For more info on the future of the tool, please follow us on our social media channels below.
Early Access Info Session and Q&A
In this video, the Founder of the Tribal Funding Registry, Onawa L. Haynes, Esq. (Diné/Mescalero Apache) will be discussing the Tribal Funding Registry’s mission and vision, what’s included in the “Early Access” pre-launch phase of this tool and how you can apply to be an Early Access user.
What is the Early Access pre-launch phase?
We are currently allowing select participants to:
Explore the Prototype
The Tribal Funding Registry is a curated, online database of funding opportunities applicable to Tribes and Native-led nonprofits. This tool will be accessible via a web browser (no app installs or additional software required).
Provide feedback
There’s an opportunity to directly influence the features and functionality of the Tribal Funding Registry tool before the public launch in March 2025.
Who is eligible to apply for Early Access ?
Early Access is for you if you:
Have a strong desire to improve the grant prospect research process for Tribes / Native communities
Spend 1 - 3 hours a week reviewing new grant opportunities
Are actively seeking new funding opportunities for 2025 grant cycles
Are familiar with researching either federal or foundational grants
What is the time commitment for Early Access users?
Those who are selected to be part of the Early Access Pre-Launch Phase will be expected to meet a time commitment of 5 - 6 hours total between Monday, January 13 and Tuesday, January 28.
Here is a breakdown of the time commitment:
1 hour for Onboarding
4 hours to explore the Tribal Funding Registry prototype and to complete 3 tasks (to be assigned to you during Onboarding), record task notes and complete a brief evaluation survey
Select participants will be invited to engage in a 30 min 1:1 feedback session
What is the timeline for the Early Access Pre-Launch Phase?
Applications open
As of Friday, December 19, 2024*** applications are closed.
Applications are due - Wednesday, December 18, 2024.
Monday, December 23, 2024
Notice of acceptance and onboarding session scheduled
Friday, January 3, 2025
Onboarding sessions confirmation is due
Monday, January 13, 2025
Onboarding sessions are happening
Users are engaging in prototype exploration, task assignments and completing the evaluation survey
Select users are participating in 1:1 feedback sessions
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
“Early Access” ends, task assignments, evaluation surveys and feedback due
***Note: Time deadlines are midnight Pacific Time
How to apply for Early Access?
All Early Access users must have:
an email account
a desktop or laptop computer with Wi-Fi
One of the following web browsers: Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari
A way to record notes to share electronically via email with the Tribal Funding Registry Team