Nia Tero

Funding and direct support for Indigenous Peoples' guardianship of ancestral lands and waters is Nia Tero's core work. The international nonprofit provides grants to Indigenous partners and supports Indigenous Peoples protecting lands and waters. It also shares articles and films about Indigenous Peoples' connections to their homelands and waters, and offers ways to learn about and engage with its work. Nia Tero reports more than $125 million in direct funding, grants to 274 distinct Indigenous Peoples, and over 130 million hectares under Indigenous guardianship. Its work includes elevating Indigenous Peoples' role and influence in planetary health. Based in Seattle, Nia Tero works internationally.