Eiteljorg Contemporary Art Fellowship (ECAF)

Funding: $50,000 unrestricted per fellow (5 fellows selected). Who can apply: Enrolled, registered, or recognized members of a Native American, Alaska Native, or First Nations tribe/band/community (verification documentation required); four fellows selected via independent jury from open applications, one additional fellow invited based on established career; no application fee. Length: One-time unrestricted award tied to the biennial cohort. Museum purchases artwork from each fellow for its permanent collection; scholarly catalog and group exhibition; travel to Indianapolis for opening activities (Nov 2027). Field: Contemporary visual art (Native American/First Nations artists). Deadline: June 5, 2026 (2027 Fellowship cycle).