Empowering Indigenous Youth Through the N7 Fund
What to know
Through the N7 Fund, Nike invests in non-profits that serve indigenous communities in North America.
Nike supports non-profit organisations that elevate indigenous communities in North America by taking action to create a culture of belonging in sport that welcomes all indigenous youth (ages 7 to 17) to play.
Since 2022, Nike has invested $625,000 in grants annually through the N7 Fund, administered by CAF America, to non-profits that are powering the future of youth sport. This investment continues the legacy of our support for indigenous communities through the N7 Fund and other grants, totalling $15.2 million to 324 organisations since 2009.
Here's how the N7 Fund works:
- Non-profit organisations serving Native Hawaiian, Native American, First Nations and/or Alaska Native youth ages 7–17, with an emphasis on girls, apply for the N7 Fund grant from 1 November 2025 to 6 January 2026.
- Nike's Social & Community Impact team and CAF America will conduct a thorough due diligence review of all organisations.
- Eligible organisations will be evaluated by an advisory board of NIKE, Inc. leaders and teammates.
- Organisations are notified about the status of their grant application by the end of May.
- Grant payments are disbursed (through CAF America) to select non-profits in June.
Apply here, beginning on 1 November 2026.