Research Grants for the Documentation of Oral Literature and Traditional Ecological Knowledge in New York (USA)

GrantID: 67597

Grant Funding Amount Low: $10,000

Deadline: Ongoing

Grant Amount High: $10,000

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Grant program to support the preservation of rapidly disappearing oral literature and traditional ecological knowledge among indigenous peoples, which are being lost due to modernization and the passing of elders and traditional practitioners. Oral literature can encompass a wide range of forms, including ritual texts, curative chants, epic poems, musical genres, folk tales, songs, myths, legends, historical accounts, life history narratives, and word games. Traditional ecological knowledge may include agricultural practices, hunting techniques, information on animal migration, and knowledge of astronomy. This initiative aims to support efforts that ensure these cultural and ecological treasures are preserved for future generations...

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This grant is meant to financially support organizations or entities that focus their efforts on, but not limited to: Arts, Culture, History & Humanities, Financial Assistance, Individual, Other, Science, Technology Research & Development in New York (USA).
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