• Native or non-Native school administrators, teachers, or support staff (for example, librarians, school social workers, guidance counselors) 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.
• Schools and classes 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.

• 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
• No grant monies may be used for indirect expenses; 100% of the proposed budget must be direct program expenses.

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