Native American & Indigenous Engagement and Partnerships

The Office of Research Advancement and Partnerships (ORAP) is collaborating with the Office of Tribal Relations to promote research at WSU in partnership with Native American Tribal communities. WSU is home to researchers with diverse backgrounds and expertise who work collaboratively with Indigenous communities to conduct research and creative production that is responsive to the needs of those communities. The purpose of this initiative is to support this critical work, particularly as it aligns with WSU Executive Policy 41 and the memorandum of understanding with regional Tribal nations, through grants, trainings, and research development support.

Tribal Engagement and Consultation Mini Grants

ORAP and the Office of Tribal Relations are offering small grants in support of work that will enable researchers to enhance existing partnerships with Tribal communities. Funded activities may include travel, listening sessions, stipends for Tribal elders or cultural specialists, participant honoraria, and similar expenses related to engagement with Tribal communities.

The mini grants will be for up to $1,500 and are available to WSU faculty members in any track systemwide. The first round of grants was awarded Summer 2024. Details on future competitions will be made available soon.

Native and Indigenous Research Funding Opportunities

ORAP has collected a list of external funding opportunities in a wide range of fields that may be of interest to scholars working in Tribal communities: browse the list.