Kalle Benallie
ICT
Native youth who have proposals for projects that encourage voter engagement in U.S. and tribal elections are due on Sept. 30 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
The Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute has funding available through its “Democracy is Indigenous” initiative.
Application proposals can be submitted here.
Some examples include launching a social media campaign or promoting a public service announcement. Other ideas include distributing voter education goody bags, hosting a voter registration event or a community gathering to discuss voting plans and ballot initiatives.
The “Democracy is Indigenous” campaign at the Center for Native American Youth was created to mobilize young leaders between the ages of 11 and 24 who want to engage in civic engagement at the local, tribal, state and federal levels.
“Democracy is Indigenous” Project proposals require personal information, the project idea, budget narrative and social media details.
The Center for Native American Youth reminds that it is illegal to incentivize voter registration or voting.
Applicants may not fund a political party and all efforts should remain bipartisan.
