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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Chamiza Foundation Grant Chamiza Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $15K The Chamiza Foundation Grant supports the preservation and revitalization of Pueblo culture through targeted grantmaking.	Not published	$3K – $15K
Native Arts & Cultures Foundation: LIFT Grants Native Arts and Cultures Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The Native Arts & Cultures Foundation's LIFT program offers critical support to early career Native artists through one-year grants of $10,000.	Not published	$10K
Tribal Facility and Residential Project Grant Program Grid Alternatives · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Tribal Facility and Residential Project Grant Program, managed by GRID Alternatives, aims to empower tribal communities by providing up to $200,000 in funding for solar installations.	Not published	Up to $200K
Plants That Nourish Us Intern Native Health in Native Hands · Foundation Not published · Varies In addition to being a source of nutrition, Indigenous food is a source of belonging and connection to place, a means of expressing and experiencing reciprocity with the landscape and continuity of identity.	Not published	Varies
FAWC Online Scholarships Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies FAWC is proud to offer Scholar Awards in collaboration with organizations that share commitment to nurturing diverse creative voices:	Not published	Varies
Phillips Fund for Native American Research Grant Program American Philosophical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Phillips Fund for Native American Research Grant Program, offered by the American Philosophical Society, supports graduate students conducting research in Native American linguistics and ethnohistory.	Not published	Up to $4K
Minnesota Innovations in Perinatal Health Grant Minnesota Department of Health · Foundation Not published · $10K – $40K Applicants are encouraged to submit an optional, non-binding Letter of Intent (indicated above as Letter of Inquiry).Proposals will still be considered even if an applicant does not submit a Letter of Intent.	Not published	$10K – $40K
MCF Snowbird Fund Grant Montana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The MCF Snowbird Fund, managed by the Montana Community Foundation, provides vital support to Native families in Montana searching for missing loved ones.	Not published	Up to $1K
ASCA: Youth Cultural Heritage Project Grants Alaska State Council on the Arts · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Alaska State Council on the Arts offers Youth Cultural Heritage Project Grants to support organizations delivering cultural heritage programs for children and youth in Alaska.	Not published	Up to $10K
Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants (2026) Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) · Foundation Not published · $50K – $150K The Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants (2026), funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, aim to support Native Hawaiian organizations in enhancing library services.	Not published	$50K – $150K
New Mexico Humanities Council: Subaward Grants - Major New Mexico Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The New Mexico Humanities Council offers subaward grants to support nonprofits, tribal governments, and governmental institutions engaged in humanities projects.	Not published	Up to $15K
Candidate Forum Facilitation Service Native Governance Center · Foundation Not published · Varies Free service where NGC partners with Native nations to organize and facilitate election candidate forums.	Not published	Varies
Indigenous Leaders in Governance (ILG) Program Native Governance Center · Foundation Not published · Varies A program developed in response to feedback from elected Tribal leaders, offering education and technical assistance for new and seasoned elected leaders to strengthen Tribal governance and develop onboarding/orientation programs.	Not published	Varies
Indian Education for All Stipends & Travel Grant Wyoming Humanities Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $550 The Indian Education for All Stipends & Travel Grant aims to enhance Indigenous knowledge in Wyoming classrooms by providing financial support for K-12 educators to invite Tribal Knowledge Keepers.	Not published	Up to $550
American Indian College Fund Scholarship - High School Student Grant American Indian College Fund · Foundation Not published · $2K – $3K The American Indian College Fund Scholarship supports high school students who are enrolled members of federally recognized tribes, or their descendants, pursuing higher education.	Not published	$2K – $3K
Witzleben Scholarship Grant South Dakota Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies As a statewide community foundation, we work with donors, nonprofits and community leaders to strengthen philanthropy in South Dakota every day.	Not published	Varies
Champions for Change Grant The Aspen Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Champions for Change program, initiated by the Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute, empowers Native youth through leadership opportunities.	Not published	Varies
Tribal Byways Grant Funding Scenic America · Foundation Not published · Varies In addition to state scenic byways, national scenic byways, and federal agency byways, the National Scenic Byways Program provides grant funding opportunities specifically for Tribal Byways.	Not published	Varies
IEN-WMAN Mini-Grant Program Western Mining Action Network · Foundation Not published · $4K The IEN-WMAN Mini-Grant Program provides crucial financial support to Indigenous communities and grassroots organizations impacted by mining in the U.S. and Canada.	Not published	$4K
Tribal Scholar Grant Jeannette Rankin Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $13K The Tribal Scholar Grant, offered by the Jeannette Rankin Foundation, supports women, nonbinary, and Two-Spirit students aged 25 and older attending Tribal Colleges.	Not published	Up to $13K
Native Forward Student Access Funding Grant Native Forward Scholars Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Native Forward Student Access Funding supports American Indian and Alaska Native students by providing financial assistance for graduate and professional examination costs.	Not published	Varies
Snoqualmie Tribal Organization Grant - Native Services Snoqualmie Tribal Organization · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Snoqualmie Tribal Organization Grant aims to support nonprofits serving the Native community in Washington State. Offering up to $50,000, this grant encourages initiatives in arts, health, and cultural programs.	Not published	Up to $50K
Prop 4 – Wildfire and Forest Resilience San Diego River Conservancy · State Not published · Varies Protect communities, improve forest health, enhance early detection and response and support long-term capital infrastructure projects. Hazardous fuels reduction, wildfire prevention planning and wildfire prevention education.	Not published	Varies
Ardy SixKiller Clarke Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ardy SixKiller Clarke Scholarship, offered by Montana State University, supports American Indian and Alaska Native students pursuing careers in education.	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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