Grants for Native Americans in California
Last updated October 18, 2026
There are 9 active grants for native americans tagged to California, part of 714 active grants for native americans listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
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| 2023 Homekey Tribal NOFA Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies The Department announces the availability of $75 million of Homekey Program grant funding through this Round 3 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Tribal Entities. | |
| Cost Share for Federal Funding Opportunities Carbon Removal Innovation Support System (CRISP) CA Energy Commission · State Not published · Varies This solicitation only applies to the Carbon Removal Innovation Support Program (CRISP) for projects that meet the requirements in Section II.C and the applicable federal Funding Opportunity Announcement. | |
| Prop 4 – Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) San Diego River Conservancy · State Not published · Varies The purposes of Prop 4 include watershed improvement, wildfire resilience, chaparral and forest restoration, and workforce development that addresses needs related to this subdivision and to reduce the risks of climate change impacts upon… | |
| Oil Spill Response Equipment Grant Department of Fish and Wildlife · State Not published · Varies The objective of the Local Oil Spill Response Equipment Grant Program is to award grants to Native American tribal governments, counties, cities, and special districts in order to pre-position (pre-stage) response equipment to protect… | |
| Native American Preparedness Tribal Grant Department of Fish and Wildlife · State Not published · Varies The Tribal Preparedness Grant is part of the Office of Spill Prevention and Response Program and supports California Native American tribes in preparing for and enhancing emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts while… | |
| Prop 4 – Wildfire and Forest Resilience San Diego River Conservancy · State Not published · Varies Protect communities, improve forest health, enhance early detection and response and support long-term capital infrastructure projects. Hazardous fuels reduction, wildfire prevention planning and wildfire prevention education. | |
| Cannabis Research and Innovation Funding Opportunity (RIFO) Department of Fish and Wildlife · State Not published · Varies CDFW seeks high quality grant proposals that facilitate environmental sustainability of legal cannabis cultivation and addresses environmental impacts related to cannabis cultivation. | |
| Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant Program Department of Toxic Substances Control · State Not published · Varies The Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant Program purpose is to help facilitate assessing and cleaning up contaminated sites by granting funds to nonprofits, tribal entitles, and local governments. | |
| Desert Conservation Program Wildlife Conservation Board · State Not published · Varies As a result of efforts undertaken by individuals and entities with a strong interest in protecting the Mojave and Colorado Deserts, Assembly Bill 1183, now known as the California Desert Conservation Act, was approved by Governor Gavin… |
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About grants for native americans in California
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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