Grants for Native Americans

Last updated October 19, 2026

Grantable tracks 721 active grants for native americans in its free grants database, drawn from 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: 721; from 330 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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TD FEF Funding Grant TD Friends of the Environment Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $8K The TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (TD FEF), established in 1990, is a Canadian charity that funds environmental projects nationwide.	Not published	$2K – $8K
Native Forward Community Impact Research Funding Grant Native Forward Scholars Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Native Forward Community Impact Research Funding supports doctoral candidates conducting research that addresses issues affecting Indian Country.	Not published	Varies
RFP-27-HHL-004: Program Implementation Location in Existing Homesteads (Statewide) Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands · State Not published · Varies Grant program for establishing program implementation locations in existing Hawaiian homesteads to serve native Hawaiian beneficiaries and homestead communities.	Not published	Varies
SFI Community Grants Sustainable Forestry Initiative Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies SFI Community Grants are awarded for collaborative community-based projects, activities, or events that support SFI's efforts to connect communities to forests.	Not published	Varies
Indigenous Priorities Granting Program (IPGP) Vancouver Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K	Not published	Up to $50K
Henry E. Niles Foundation Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Henry E. Niles Foundation Scholarship at Montana State University is designed to support American Indian or Alaska Native students who are returning after a year away.	Not published	Varies
Tradition Bearer Fellowships Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Support Indigenous individuals who are grounded culturally and in community.	Not published	Varies
Legal Reform Grants Indian Land Tenure Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Some of the most crippling systemic barriers to Indian land use and control – fractionated ownership, checkerboarding, abuse of the federal trust relationship – are due to complex and unjust regulations, court rulings and laws involving…	Not published	Varies
Building the Fire Fund Solidaire Network Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Building the Fire Fund is the first fund dedicated to Indigenous reproductive justice and a critical piece of infrastructure in the Indigenous Reproductive Justice Movement. The fund is currently closed to new applications.	Not published	Varies
Ho’omana Foundation Scholarship Fund Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hawai‘i Community Foundation is honored to provide a wealth of financial support to qualified students and nonprofit organizations throughout Hawai‘i.	Not published	Varies
Mardag Foundation: Food Access Grant Program Mardag Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K Applications for our Food Access Grant Program begin with a letter of inquiry and initial screening.Only select organizations will be invited to submit a full application.	Not published	Up to $500K
Mellon Foundation Native American Scholars Initiative (NASI) Digital Knowledge Sharing Fellowships Grant Listed by American Philosophical Society · Foundation Not published · $3K The Mellon Foundation Native American Scholars Initiative (NASI) offers short-term Digital Knowledge Sharing Fellowships, inviting global applications to support digital projects that connect archives with Indigenous communities.	Not published	$3K
JSF Scholarships for Economically Disadvantaged Students Grant Theodore R and Vivian M · Foundation Not published · Varies The JSF Scholarships aim to empower economically disadvantaged students by providing financial assistance for their education.	Not published	Varies
Bob Chavez Scholarship for the Arts Grant Albuquerque Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bob Chavez Scholarship for the Arts, administered by the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, supports students from federally recognized Pueblos in New Mexico pursuing degrees in the visual arts.	Not published	Varies
Mihsihkinaahkwa Pow Wow Fund Whitley County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A fund established to help with expenses for the Mihsihkinaahkwa Pow Wow, a cultural event celebrating Native American heritage and traditions.	Not published	Varies
Indigenous Partnerships for Species at Risk (IPSAR) Grant Government of Canada · Foundation Not published · $10K – $50K The Indigenous Partnerships for Species at Risk (IPSAR) Grant supports Indigenous-led projects aimed at the conservation of species at risk and their habitats across Canada.	Not published	$10K – $50K
Adrian Joseph Romo Memorial Scholarship Humboldt Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A scholarship opportunity administered through the Native Cultures Fund.	Not published	Varies
Community Action Fund NDN Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $15K – $30K The Community Action Fund (CAF) provides modest, urgent response funding to direct action and frontline organizing across Turtle Island (North America) and related Island Nations.	Not published	$15K – $30K
Stellantis MCAP Scholarship Grant American Indian Science and Engineering Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $14K AISES is a national nonprofit organization focused on substantially increasing the representation of Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies and careers.	Not published	Up to $14K
Love Your Block Neighborhood Grants Gila River Indian Community · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Love Your Block Neighborhood Grants, offered by the Neighborhood Services Department, empower Neighborhood and Block Watch groups to enhance their communities.	Not published	Up to $5K
Native American Preparedness Tribal Grant Department of Fish and Wildlife · State Not published · Varies The Tribal Preparedness Grant is part of the Office of Spill Prevention and Response Program and supports California Native American tribes in preparing for and enhancing emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts while…	Not published	Varies
Indian Land Tenure Foundation - Legal Reform Grant Program Indian Land Tenure Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Indian Land Tenure Foundation's Legal Reform Grant Program aims to empower American Indian nations by addressing systemic barriers to land ownership and control.	Not published	Varies
AISES Accenture Scholarship American Indian Science and Engineering Society · Foundation Not published · Varies AISES is a national nonprofit organization focused on substantially increasing the representation of Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies and careers.	Not published	Varies
Native Nation Rebuilders Program Native Governance Center · Foundation Not published · Varies A two-year, cohort-based leadership training experience for Indigenous changemakers designed to strengthen Native leadership and equip participants with Indigenized tools and frameworks to help rebuild their nations.	Not published	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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for native americans award?

Of the 721 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, 330 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for native americans due?

Of 721 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 571 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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