The Hopi School

The Hopi School, doing business as Hopitutukaiki, is a Native American-owned educational institution and non-profit organization registered to receive federal awards since 2006. Located on the Hopi Indian Reservation in Arizona, Hopitutukaiki provides cultural education and preservation services, focusing on traditional and contemporary Hopi arts, language preservation, and community engagement. The school offers art classes, cultural presentations, and community events that foster educational enrichment and cultural preservation within the Hopi community. Through federal grant awards, Hopitutukaiki primarily engages in projects that support arts education, cultural preservation, and community resilience, aligning with its mission to maintain and promote Hopi culture and traditions.

Hopitutukaiki has received multiple federal grant awards from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) under the Promotion of the Arts Grants to Organizations and Individuals program (CFDA 45.024). These awards have supported various initiatives, including personnel, marketing, and facilities expenses, particularly in response to and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. A notable example is a $150,000 project grant awarded in January 2022, providing two-year funding to cover operating costs and resume in-person arts programming and education following pandemic-related disruptions. Additionally, Hopitutukaiki received a sub-grant through South Arts, Inc., focusing on developing and implementing a logic model, enhancing community input for programming needs, broadening social media engagement, and organizing annual symposiums on Hopi language preservation. This sub-grant also supports increased awareness through local and regional Native art shows, further emphasizing Hopitutukaiki's commitment to cultural preservation and community enrichment through the arts. These grants collectively enable Hopitutukaiki to maintain its operations, expand its reach, and continue its vital work in preserving and promoting Hopi culture and traditions.