Native or non-Native school administrators, teachers, or support staff (for example, librarian, school social worker, guidance counselor) who teach or support Native students are eligible to apply!

Schools may be located on federally or state recognized Indian reservations, Rancherias, Pueblos, communities or in Alaska Native villages or in urban areas in the United States.

Students are defined as preschool/Head Start, elementary, secondary and college students.

Classes and schools do not need to be 100% Native to be eligible but the majority of students served by the Dreamstarter Teacher grant must be Native American.

• March 25, 2024 – Applications Open

• June 30, 2024– Applications Due at 11:59pm EST

• August 2, 2024 – Successful Grantees Notified

• August 31, 2024 – Awards Distributed

• February 15, 2025 – Program Update Due

• June 30, 2025 – Grant Period End (All funds must be used by this date)

• August 15, 2025 – Final Grant Report Due

Please make sure to have the following items available when you’re filling out the application. These will need to be submitted.

• Grant Budget
• Grant Budget Narrative
• Project Timeline
• Signed w9 form for the school
• 3 Photos – 1 Headshot of you and 2 photos of your school/class. Please submit a photo of yourself that you are willing to share on social media. Successful applicant’s photos and details about their project will be shared on the Running Strong website.
• 2 Videos- 1 video of you talking about your dream, 1 video showing your class or school *Video footage can be raw and unedited 

GRANT FUNDS MAY BE USED FOR:

• Supporting student enrichment programs (after-school programs, school clubs, etc.)
• Piloting new programs or activities for schools and students
• Procurement of supplies, teaching materials and equipment for schools
• Field trips or school events

GRANT FUNDS MAY NOT BE USED FOR:

• Graduate coursework expenses are not eligible.
• Grant reporting, including photos and/or video showing how funds were used, is required at the grant period end.
• Grant funds may not be used for activities that discriminate on the basis of race, color and national origin, LGBTQ status, sex, and/or disability.

Weight is given to unique, sustainable projects. Have a need that you aren’t sure is eligible? Email us at Dreamstarter@IndianYouth.org.