Grants for Native Americans in California
Last updated September 27, 2026
There are 8 active grants for native americans tagged to California, part of 735 active grants for native americans listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| Proposition 4 – Water Recycling State Water Resources Control Board · State June 30, 2030 · $100 – $1.5B The purpose of the funding is to provide technical and financial assistance to local agencies for the construction of water recycling projects that promote the beneficial use of treated municipal wastewater in order to augment fresh water… | |
| 2023 Homekey Tribal NOFA Department of Housing and Community Development · State Rolling · 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. | |
| Proposition 68 – Water Recycling State Water Resources Control Board · State Rolling · Varies The purpose of the funding is to provide technical and financial assistance to local agencies for the construction of water recycling projects that promote the beneficial use of treated municipal wastewater in order to augment fresh water… | |
| Oil Spill Response Equipment Grant Department of Fish and Wildlife · State Rolling · 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 Rolling · 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… | |
| Proposition 1 – Water Recycling State Water Resources Control Board · State Rolling · Varies The purpose of the funding is to provide technical and financial assistance to local agencies for the construction of water recycling projects that promote the beneficial use of treated municipal wastewater in order to augment fresh water… | |
| Cannabis Research and Innovation Funding Opportunity (RIFO) Department of Fish and Wildlife · State Rolling · Varies CDFW seeks high quality grant proposals that facilitate environmental sustainability of legal cannabis cultivation and addresses environmental impacts related to cannabis cultivation. | |
| Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Tribal Cultural Resources Funding Program Ocean Protection Council · State Rolling · $25M – $75M The purpose of the Sea Level Rise (SLR) Tribal Cultural Resources Funding Program is to provide funding for tribes to assess and plan for the impacts of SLR on their ancestral lands, cultural sites, lifeways, and resources in a manner that… |
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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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