The 2007 Discretionary Fund Grants
Ringing Rocks Foundation has awarded $50,000 in grants for their 2007 Discretionary Fund Grant Program to twelve organizations around the world whose work incorporates the mission of conserving indigenous healing and cultural practices, educating young people to continue the vitality of these practices and informing the public at large about these traditions. This year Ringing Rocks Foundation received over 60 applications from organizations located throughout the world. The awards ranging from $1,500 - $5,000 were granted to twelve organizations who best met the criteria set forth by the Foundation's charter.
The following organizations are the recipients of Ringing Rocks Foundation's 2007 Discretionary Fund Grants:
- 13 Indigenous Grandmothers - Worldwide
- EcoGarden - Kenya
- Native Village of Afognak - Alaska
- Native American Community Board - South Dakota
- Eastern Sierra Institute - California
- Seven Circles - California
- Ujima Enterprises, Inc. - United States & Zimbabwe
- Ka'ala Farms - Hawaii
- Bean's Cafe - Alaska
- RPK - Sri Lanka
- Sound Essence Project - Mongolia
- Circle of Nations - Sedona, AZ
According to Arcania Blystone, Co-Director of the Ringing Rocks Foundation, "As usual, it was difficult to decide who should receive the grants. We had an incredible response from some very important organizations doing vital work around the world to preserve ancient healing practices. We spent many long hours discussing the various merits of the applications. In the end we chose these groups because we felt that the grant money would actually make a tangible and positive impact on the work they are doing."
Among the projects being supported are:
- The "Mongolian Storyteller's Project" which is committed to the continuation of traditional stories and healing practices of Mongolian Elders
- A Native American elder doing presentations in elementary schools to educate children about the wisdom and culture of his people
- Teaching native Hawaiian children first hand about their culture and how to consciously farm the land as their ancestors once did
- The film series, "My Ancestors' Voices," which chronicles the life stories of Native American elders
- The International Council of 13 Indigenous Grandmothers who come together in council to share their wisdom and work toward creating a global alliance of prayer, education and healing for all people.
The Discretionary Fund Grant Program awards $500 to $5,000 to organizations throughout the world that promote indigenous healing, work with indigenous cultures, and educate the public at large about these topics. Grants can be used for start-up costs, program development and general operating expenses. Interested organizations should be able to show substantial leadership from the community they serve at both the board and staff levels.
Application materials are available here, or can be obtained by contacting the Foundation office.
- Phone: (928) 282-1298
- Fax: (928) 282-1327
- ablystone@ringingrocks.org