The Indian Land Tenure Foundation (ILTF) is dedicated to a mission of serving American Indian nations and people in the recovery and control of their rightful homelands. They aim to promote education, increase cultural awareness, create economic opportunities, and reform legal and administrative systems to enable Indian people to own and control reservation lands.
The Cultural Awareness Grant program by the ILTF centers on revitalizing cultural and spiritual values relevant to Indian lands, which are crucial for the strength and identity of Indian nations and peoples. This grant supports activities that enhance and maintain connections to the land, acknowledging its significance for spiritual practices, beliefs, worship, and as a foundation for hunting, fishing, farming, and harvesting wild foods. By doing so, the program aims to preserve traditional practices and Native religious beliefs for future generations.