Grants for Native Americans
Last updated October 19, 2026
Grantable tracks 713 active grants for native americans in its free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily. 14 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 348 list an award amount, with a median of $13K.
- Grants tracked
- 713
- from 332 funders
- Median award
- $13K
- middle half $3,875–$100K
- Total listed funding
- $105.2M
- across 348 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 21
- 26 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company Foundation Grant Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company · Foundation Nov 15, 2026 · $10K – $20K The Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company Foundation provides financial support to non-profit organizations that promote American Indian self-sufficiency and culture. | |
| BHACF: The Community Service Center Trust Fund Grant Black Hills Area Community Foundation · Foundation ~November · Up to $2K The Community Service Center Trust Fund Grant, offered by the Black Hills Area Community Foundation, aims to support organizations serving low-income individuals in Rapid City, with a focus on Native American communities. | |
| 2026 Capital Programs Tribal Homeownership Funding Cycle Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs · State Nov 16, 2026 · Varies Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) from Housing Division supporting community-based tribal organizations, tribal housing authorities, and federally recognized tribes' creation of first-time homeownership opportunities through… | |
| Muktuk Marston Foundation Fund Grant The Alaska Community Foundation · Foundation ~December · About $30,000 awarded per year in total The Muktuk Marston Foundation Fund supports charitable, literary, educational, and scientific initiatives primarily benefiting Alaska Natives in the region west of the 156th Meridian. | |
| Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program National Institute of Food and Agriculture · Federal Dec 31, 2026 · $150K – $2.5M TCRGP focuses on development of research capacity at Tribal colleges, specifically in agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences. | |
| F26AS00084 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes Tribes - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Fish and Wildlife Service · Federal Dec 31, 2026 · $20K – $100K Using appropriations to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) anticipates providing grants to support development and/or implementation of Great Lakes Tribal Aquatic Invasive Species… | |
| Intervention Research to Improve Native American Health (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jan 7, 2027 · Varies Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government… | |
| Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP) U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal Jan 11, 2027 · $100K – $3.5M The Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP) provides awards to federally recognized 1 Tribal Colleges and Universities, Alaska Native-serving institutions, and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions to promote high quality science… | |
| Higher Education Scholarship Maniilaq Association · Foundation ~January · Varies | |
| Paaraq Scholarship Maniilaq Association · Foundation ~January · Varies | |
| James Qigñak Wells Scholarship Maniilaq Association · Foundation ~January · Varies | |
| Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program (UE5/T34) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jan 25, 2027 · Varies The purpose of the Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) program is to fund federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes, tribal colleges or universities, Tribal health… | |
| Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program (UE5/T32) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jan 25, 2027 · Varies The purpose of the Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) program is to fund federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes, tribal colleges or universities, Tribal health… | |
| Tribal Institutional Review Board Establishment and Enhancement (TIRBEE) (R24 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jan 27, 2027 · Varies The purpose of the Tribal Institutional Review Board Establishment and Enhancement (TIRBEE) award is to support federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes, Tribal colleges and universities, Tribal health programs, or… | |
| Indigenous Scholars of Promise (ISP) Hopa Mountain Inc · Foundation ~February · Varies A college preparation program providing Native American and Latino high school juniors and seniors in Montana with training, mentoring, and support services to help them prepare to apply to colleges/universities of their choice. | |
| WIGA Scholarship Program Washington Indian Gaming Association · Foundation ~March · $2K – $3K The Washington Indian Gaming Association (WIGA) Scholarship Program provides scholarships to Native American and Alaska Native students pursuing opportunities in higher education. | |
| Alaska Native Culture Grant Alaska Children's Trust · Foundation ~April · Varies Supports work that engages Alaska Native youth in cultural activities, including: Promote mental wellbeing and increase protective factors for youth by strengthening connection to culture and community, and fostering relationships with… | |
| H.D. Timm Williams Memorial American Indian Scholarship United Indian Health Services Inc · Foundation ~April · Varies | |
| 2025 Tribal Tourism Grants Beulah Convention and Visitors Bureau Inc · Foundation ~June · Up to $20K | |
| Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) Planning Grants (R34 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jul 7, 2028 · Varies The purpose of the Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) Planning Grants program is to support federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes, Tribal colleges and universities, Tribal health programs, or… | |
| Contaminated Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Lands Assistance Program Environmental Protection Agency · Federal Dec 31, 2029 · Up to $8M The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) of 1971 included the transfer of 44 million acres to Alaska Native regional and village corporations. | |
| OTF: Youth Innovations Scale Grant Ontario Trillium Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The OTF Youth Innovations Scale Grant supports youth-led initiatives aiming to enhance or expand programs with a positive impact on young people. | |
| USDA Housing Preservation Grant Great Northern Development Corporation · Foundation Not published · $38K GNDC received $38,000 in grant funds from USDA Rural Development to address housing rehabilitation needs across GNDC's service region. | |
| Yukon Support Economic Growth and Diversification Fund: Tier 2 Grant Government of Yukon · Foundation Not published · $30K – $100K The Yukon Support Economic Growth and Diversification Fund - Tier 2 aims to foster economic development by funding projects that enhance business innovation, sustainability, and planning. |
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Grants for native americans by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 21 3%
- Upcoming date published
- 26 4%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 103 14%
- No deadline published
- 563 79%
When dated deadlines fall
Share of the 26 grants with a published date, by quarter.
Funders with the most active grants for native americans
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation 31 active
- Native Forward Scholars Fund 29 active
- Montana State University 25 active
- Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands 20 active
- First Peoples Fund 17 active
- American Indian Science and Engineering Society 16 active
332 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 713 active grants for native americans (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 19, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 16 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About grants for native americans
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
How much money do grants for native americans award?
Of the 713 grants for native americans Grantable lists as of October 19, 2026, 348 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $13K, and the middle half fall between $3,875 and $100K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most grants for native americans?
By number of active listings, the leading funders are Muscogee (Creek) Nation (31), Native Forward Scholars Fund (29), Montana State University (25), Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands (20), and First Peoples Fund (17). In all, 332 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are grants for native americans due?
Of 713 grants listed, 21 accept applications on a rolling basis, 26 have a published upcoming deadline, 103 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 563 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 46% fall in October–December.
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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