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.
EarthRights Alumni Small Grants Program Status: Active (launched in 2022) Purpose: Provide alumni of EarthRights Mekong training programs with financial support for the implementation of…
Earthwatch Traditional Ecological Knowledge Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: EarthWatch Institute Amount: US $20,000 - US $80,000 Last Updated: October 09, 2025 Summary The Earthwatch Traditional…
Easter Island Foundation Scholars Funder: Fraternal Order of Moai Foundation (OH, US) Geographic Scope: Rapa Nui (Easter Island) Focus Areas: University scholarships for students of Rapa Nui ancestry…
Eastern Band of Cherokees Community Foundation: Unrestricted Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Community Foundation Inc Amount: US $500 - US $1,000 Last Updated: November 22, 2025…
Overview About The Initiative Foundation The Initiative Foundation awards grants across the 14 counties and two Native nations of Central Minnesota. Grants are provided for projects and programs that…
Economic Opportunity Grants Program Focus: Supports effective tools and resources that improve Indian use and control of reservation lands for long-term community benefit. Overview: Indian Country…
Ecosystem Enhancement Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Columbia Basin Trust Amount: Up to US $750,000 Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary Overview Ecosystem Enhancement Program This program aims…
Overview Ecosystem Grants The Bush Foundation works to inspire and support creative problem solving — within and across sectors — to make our region better for everyone. We know problem solving is…
EDA Destination Planning and Development Grants Funder: Washington State Department of Commerce (administered by State of Washington Tourism) Total Program Funding: $3.5 million over 2 years…
Edna Berg Fund for American Indian Nurses Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 10, 2025 Summary The Edna Berg Fund for American Indian Nurses at Montana State…
EDSA Diversity Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Landscape Architecture Foundation Amount: US $5,000 Last Updated: December 18, 2025 Summary The EDSA Diversity Scholarships support…
Education Grants Program Focus: Promotes education on Indian land ownership and management through land history and tenure education. Overview: Many Indian land tenure issues stem from widespread…
Educational Scholarships for Native American High School Students Organization: Eve's Fund for Native American Health Initiatives Mission Focus: Promote hope and wellness for young Native Americans…
Elizabeth Furber Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Native Forward Scholars Fund Amount: US $100 - US $30,000 Last Updated: January 01, 2026 Summary The Elizabeth Furber Scholarship honors the…
Emergency Response Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Humanities Center Amount: Up to US $50,000 Last Updated: September 16, 2025 Summary The Minnesota Humanities Center is offering the Emergency…
Enbridge Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Enbridge Amount: US $1,000 - US $10,000 Last Updated: October 03, 2025 Summary The Enbridge Community Grant aims to enhance the quality of life in…
Ending the HIV/HCV Epidemics in Indian Country (360295) Grant FORECAST Status: ACTIVE Funder: Indian Health Service Amount: Up to US $14,000,000 Last Updated: August 16, 2025…
Overview _Please note that we do not accept unsolicited grant proposals. Because of our tightly-defined grantmaking strategies, many worthwhile projects fall outside the scope of our funding…
Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program: Tier 1 Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Minneapolis Foundation Amount: Up to US $150,000 Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary The…
Eo Na Punawai Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Hawai'i Community Foundation Last Updated: November 07, 2025 Summary The Eo Na Punawai Scholarship Fund, established in 2015, aims to…