Grants for Native Americans in Alaska
Last updated October 5, 2026
There are 6 active grants for native americans tagged to Alaska, part of 728 active grants for native americans listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| Bristol Bay Foundation Piniq' Grant Program Bristol Bay Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $8K The Bristol Bay Foundation Grant Program's Piniq' Grant supports cultural-heritage projects that build connections 'from the past to the present' in the Bristol Bay region; eligible entities submit proposals online. | |
| Alaska Pacific University Soil Health Grant Alaska Pacific University · Foundation Ongoing · Varies Alaska Pacific University's Soil Health Program provides small, accessible grants to Tribal Conservation Districts, villages, and individual growers/farmers (including immigrant and refugee communities) to restore soil and build resilient… | |
| Arctic Slope Community Foundation 2026 Local Grants Program Arctic Slope Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Arctic Slope Community Foundation (ASCF) runs an annual Local Grants Program with rolling quarterly deadlines, granting to eligible nonprofit organizations across the 8 communities of Alaska's Arctic Slope region (from Point Hope down… | |
| Bethel Community Services Foundation Grant (General) Bethel Community Services Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Bethel Community Services Foundation (a community foundation for the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region of Alaska) considers three sizes of grants (mini, major, private endowment) across four types: Bridge Grants (project planning / program… | |
| Bristol Bay Foundation Native Place Names Grant Program Bristol Bay Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $8K The Bristol Bay Foundation Grant Program's Native Place Names Grant supports documenting and preserving Indigenous place names in the Bristol Bay region; eligible entities submit proposals online. | |
| Alaska Children's Trust Alaska Native Culture Grant Alaska Children's Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies ACT's Alaska Native Culture Grant supports Alaska nonprofits and tribal organizations delivering culturally grounded programming for children and families (e.g., the 2024 award to Norton Sound Health Corporation for Camp Mamittuq). |
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About grants for native americans in Alaska
Funding for Native American communities comes from a distinctive mix of federal agencies and Native-led foundations. Federal sources include the Administration for Native Americans (ANA) and its Social and Economic Development Strategies (SEDS) program, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the National Endowment for the Humanities, while Native-controlled grantmakers like First Nations Development Institute, the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation, and the Notah Begay III Foundation fund tribes, Native nonprofits, and community projects. National foundations such as the W.K. Kellogg Foundation also maintain dedicated support for Indigenous communities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What grants are available for Native American organizations?
Grants support a wide range of work, including tribal economic development, language and cultural preservation, Native youth programs, food sovereignty, health, and education. Federal programs like ANA's SEDS fund community-driven projects, while Native-led funders such as First Nations Development Institute provide both grants and technical assistance. Many awards are open to federally recognized tribes, Native nonprofits, and in some cases non-federally-recognized Native organizations.
Which foundations and agencies fund Native American causes?
Native-controlled grantmakers like First Nations Development Institute, the Native Arts and Cultures Foundation, and the Notah Begay III Foundation are leaders in the space, alongside national funders such as the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. On the federal side, the Administration for Native Americans, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the National Endowment for the Humanities all run programs open to tribes and Native nonprofits.
Do you have to be a federally recognized tribe to apply?
Not always. Many federal programs prioritize federally recognized tribes, but a number also accept incorporated non-federally-recognized tribes and other Native American nonprofit organizations. Foundation funders are often more flexible and commonly fund 501(c)(3) Native nonprofits, cultural centers, and community groups. Always check each program's eligibility rules before applying.
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