Current Funding Opportunities

Since our inception, in 1997, the Lhaq’temish Foundation has been home to numerous projects which improve the health and vitality of our community.

We are proud to continue serving as a support system to raise funds in the nonprofit sector alongside hard working, dedicated tribal members; investing in our indigenous talent, skills, resourcefulness, and ingenuity.

Current Funding Opportunities

Youth Resilience Grant

Research demonstrates, that when tribal youth feel a connection to their culture they are more resilient, less engaged in risky behavior, have better educational outcomes and are less apt to suffer from mental illness.

Project Goal:

This project is designed to encourage and support activities that connect tribal youth to our culture and to our community.

Eligibility:

  • Organized Lummi community youth group (ages (0-24) who are engaged in cultural activities.
  • Grant is matching, so youth group must have fundraising funds to match request.
  • Must establish a Lhaq’temish Foundation fiscally sponsored project account.
  • One award per group per calendar year

APPLICATIONS OPEN MAY 1, 2023

Submit Completed Application to:  lhaqtemish@lumm-nsn.gov

For questions, call:  360-312-2144