Grants for Native Americans
Last updated September 29, 2026
There are currently 732 open grants for native americans in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily. 362 list an award amount, with a median of $15K.
- Open grants
- 732
- from 332 funders
- Median award
- $15K
- middle half $4,550–$100K
- Total listed funding
- $107.3M
- across 362 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 21
- 37 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP) U.S. National Science Foundation · Federal October 14, 2026 · $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… | |
| Native Cultures Fund Grants Humboldt Area Foundation · Foundation October 15, 2026 · $1K – $10K The Native Cultures Fund (NCF) supports the transmission of knowledge between generations through renaissance of California Native art, culture, sacred sites, and language development. | |
| Tribal Cultural Council Program Mass Cultural Council · State October 15, 2026 · Varies Annual grant program to support local cultural projects led by tribally appointed volunteers. Individuals, groups, and organizations may apply. | |
| Bristol Bay Foundation Higher Education Scholarship Bristol Bay Foundation · Foundation October 16, 2026 · Varies The Bristol Bay Foundation Higher Education Scholarship supports 4-year or advanced-degree students (full-, part-, or under-part-time), awarded on academic standing, leadership, and life experience. | |
| Bristol Bay Foundation Career-Focused Vocational Education (CFVE) Scholarship Bristol Bay Foundation · Foundation October 16, 2026 · Varies The Bristol Bay Foundation CFVE Scholarship supports in-depth training for career-focused, long-term employment goals (e.g., professional piloting, maritime, cosmetology licensing, industry trades). | |
| Indigenous Language Project Grant Funding Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Inc · Foundation October 18, 2026 · Up to $22K | |
| OCVA 2026 Tribal Initiative – STOP Program Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs · State October 21, 2026 · Varies Grant program that funds Tribal law enforcement, prosecution, and victim services to develop and strengthen effective strategies that collaboratively respond to domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking while strengthening victim… | |
| Community Clinic Grant Program Dept of Health Grants · State October 30, 2026 · Varies Funding for nonprofit clinics, government entities, and Indian Health Services units providing preventative, medical, dental, or mental health primary care services to low-income or rural populations. | |
| UArctic Entrepreneurship Fund University of the Arctic Foundation · Foundation October 31, 2026 · $2K – $5K A seed grant program supporting individuals with Arctic innovations, created with private support from Michael Carey. Part of the UArctic Thematic Network on Managing Small and Medium Sized Enterprises in the North. | |
| Tribal Colleges Research Grants Program National Institute of Food and Agriculture · Federal December 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 December 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 January 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… | |
| Higher Education Scholarship Maniilaq Association · Foundation January 15, 2027 · Varies | |
| Paaraq Scholarship Maniilaq Association · Foundation January 15, 2027 · Varies | |
| James Qigñak Wells Scholarship Maniilaq Association · Foundation January 15, 2027 · Varies | |
| Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) Program (UE5/T34) National Institutes of Health · Federal January 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 January 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 January 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 15, 2027 · 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 31, 2027 · $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 3, 2027 · 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 4, 2027 · Varies | |
| 2025 Tribal Tourism Grants Beulah Convention and Visitors · Foundation June 30, 2027 · Up to $20K | |
| Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) Planning Grants (R34 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal July 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… |
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Grants for native americans by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 21 3%
- Upcoming date published
- 37 5%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 102 14%
- No deadline published
- 572 78%
When dated deadlines fall
Share of the 37 grants with a published date, by quarter.
Funders with the most open grants for native americans
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation 31 open
- Native Forward Scholars Fund 29 open
- Montana State University 25 open
- Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands 17 open
- First Peoples Fund 17 open
- American Indian Science and 16 open
332 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 732 open grants for native americans (active, with a deadline today or later or none published) as of September 29, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 13 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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Grants for Native Americans by state
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do grants for native americans award?
Of the 732 open grants for native americans Grantable lists as of September 29, 2026, 362 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $15K, and the middle half fall between $4,550 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 open listings, the most active funders are Muscogee (Creek) Nation (31), Native Forward Scholars Fund (29), Montana State University (25), Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands (17), and First Peoples Fund (17). In all, 332 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
When are grants for native americans due?
Of 732 open grants, 21 accept applications on a rolling basis, 37 have a published upcoming deadline, 102 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 572 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 59% 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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