Grants for Native Americans provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
2025 HOME Projects NOFA – Tribal Applicants This NOFA will provide loans or grants to eligible HOME Applicants to develop low- and very low-income affordable rental units, and to provide loans to…
2025 Tribal Multifamily Finance Super Notice of Funding Availability The Department announces the availability of approximately $50 million in funds available through this first round of the Tribal…
2025 Tribal Tourism Grants Status: Active (applications opened October 1, 2025) Geographic Scope: North Dakota Focus Areas: Tourism initiatives and enhancements led by tribal nations Total Funding…
2026 Marine Mammal Co-Management Grant Program The National Marine Fisheries Service (hereinafter, "NMFS") recognizes the unique importance of marine mammals to Alaska Native Organizations…
2026 Native Food Security Grant Award Amount: $10,000 to $40,000 per grant Number of Awards: Multiple grants Overview First Nations will award multiple grants to Native-led and Native-serving…
2026 Native Food Sovereignty Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: First Nations Development Institute Amount: US $10,000 - US $40,000 Last Updated: March 05, 2026 Summary Overview About First Nations…
A Journey to What Matters: Increased Alaska Native Art & Culture Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: CIRI Foundation Last Updated: July 02, 2025 Summary The CIRI Foundation's A Journey to What…
AAAE Native American Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Association of Airport Executives Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary The AAAE Native American…
AABE William Grant Pinkard Scholarship Fund Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Amount: US $3,000 - US $4,000 Last Updated: December 27, 2025 Summary Overview Our Mission…
Aawok Georgiana Trull Memorial Scholarship Overview: A scholarship opportunity for Indigenous students administered through the Native Cultures Fund. Eligibility: Indigenous students Parent Program:…
ACBOCI Charitable Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The ACBOCI Charitable Grants program, offered by the Agua Caliente Band…
Achievement Annual Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: CIRI Foundation Amount: Up to US $8,000 Last Updated: July 28, 2025 Summary The Achievement Annual Scholarship, offered by the CIRI…
Acorn Fund Grant Award Amount: $1,500 to $5,000 per grant Overview First Nations will award grants to Native individuals in support of activities that strengthen cultural continuity, artistic…
Addressing Barriers to Cancer Care for AIAN and NHPI Individuals Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Pfizer, Inc. Amount: Up to US $250,000 Last Updated: April 16, 2025 Summary The American Cancer Society…
Adrian Joseph Romo Memorial Scholarship Overview: A scholarship opportunity administered through the Native Cultures Fund. Parent Program: Native Cultures Fund (affiliate of Humboldt Area Foundation)…
Advancing 30×30 in Coastal Waters Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Ocean Protection Council Amount: US $100,000 - US $2,000,000 Last Updated: July 31, 2025 Summary The California Ocean…
Advancing Tribal Conservation Easements Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: First Nations Development Institute Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: June 26, 2025 Summary The Advancing Tribal Conservation…
Aerospace Career Enhancement (ACE) Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Native Forward Scholars Fund Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: January 01, 2026 Summary The Aerospace Career…
AIHEC/USDA/NRCS Student Internship Program Funder: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Program Type: Student Internship Program Geographic Scope:…
AISES A.T. Anderson Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Amount: US $1,000 - US $2,000 Last Updated: March 13, 2026 Summary The AISES A.T.…