Grants for Native Americans

Last updated August 24, 2026

There are currently 726 active grants for native americans in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	The Newberry Consortium in American Indian and Indigenous Studies (NCAIS) Faculty Fellowship Grant	The Newberry Library	Rolling	Up to $45K
Foundation	Alaska Nursing Expansion Initiative (U.S. Department of Labor Nursing Expansion Grant Program)	Alaska Pacific University Foundation	Rolling	$3.0M
Foundation	Freeport-McMoRan Native American College Scholarship	Education Forward Arizona	Rolling	$3K – $5K
Foundation	WAB Woodland Indian Arts Grant	Wisconsin Arts Board	Rolling	$2K – $6K
Foundation	Tribal Finance Program	Native Governance Center	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Native American Scholarships	Santa Fe Community College Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Indian Environmental General Assistance Program Grant	Environmental Protection Agency	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Intercultural Leadership Institute	First Peoples Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Resident Scholars: Katrin H. Lamon Fellowship Grant	School for Advanced Research (SAR)	Rolling	Up to $40K
Foundation	Community Conservation Fund (formerly BCCF: Small Projects - Program Funding Account) Grant	British Columbia Conservation Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Bobby Wright Memorial Scholarship Grant	Montana State University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) Fellowship: Brave Heart Grant	The Aspen Institute Inc	Rolling	Varies
State	Grant for Improvements to Facilities located on Existing Homesteads (Statewide)	Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Leighton Memorial Grant Award	Carestar Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship Grant	The Henry Luce Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $75K
Foundation	Artist in Business Leadership Fellowship	First Peoples Fund	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	McKnight Culture Bearers Fellowship Grant	Indigenous Roots	Rolling	$25K
Foundation	Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: Lou Canard Navarro Scholarship Grant	Muscogee (Creek) Nation	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	TD FEF Funding Grant	TD Friends of the Environment Foundation	Rolling	$2K – $8K
Foundation	Native Forward Community Impact Research Funding Grant	Native Forward Scholars Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	SFI Community Grants	Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Indigenous Priorities Granting Program (IPGP)	Vancouver Foundation	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Henry E. Niles Foundation Scholarship Grant	Montana State University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Tradition Bearer Fellowships	Seventh Generation Fund	Rolling	Varies

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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.

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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