Grants for Native Americans

Last updated August 25, 2026

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	MCF Snowbird Fund Grant	Montana Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $1K
Foundation	ASCA: Youth Cultural Heritage Project Grants	Alaska State Council on the Arts	Rolling	Up to $10K
Foundation	Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants (2026)	Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)	Rolling	$50K – $150K
Foundation	New Mexico Humanities Council: Subaward Grants - Major	New Mexico Humanities Council	Rolling	Up to $15K
Foundation	Candidate Forum Facilitation Service	Native Governance Center	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Indigenous Leaders in Governance (ILG) Program	Native Governance Center	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Indian Education for All Stipends & Travel Grant	Wyoming Humanities Council	Rolling	Up to $550
Foundation	American Indian College Fund Scholarship - High School Student Grant	American Indian College Fund	Rolling	$2K – $3K
Foundation	Witzleben Scholarship Grant	South Dakota Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Champions for Change Grant	The Aspen Institute Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Tribal Byways Grant Funding	Scenic America	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	IEN-WMAN Mini-Grant Program	Western Mining Action Network	Rolling	$4K
Foundation	Tribal Scholar Grant	Jeannette Rankin Foundation	Rolling	Up to $13K
Foundation	Native Forward Student Access Funding Grant	Native Forward Scholars Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Snoqualmie Tribal Organization Grant - Native Services	Snoqualmie Tribal Organization	Rolling	Up to $50K
Foundation	Ardy SixKiller Clarke Scholarship Grant	Montana State University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Kalliopeia Foundation Grant	Kalliopeia Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Boarding School Descendant Scholarship	The National Native American Boarding Sc	Rolling	$3K
Foundation	Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: Jackson Narcomey Scholarship Grant	Muscogee (Creek) Nation	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: Mvskoke Media Scholarship Grant	Muscogee (Creek) Nation	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Rape Prevention Education Grant	South Dakota Department of Health	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	National Native Youth Initiative Program	Norton Sound Health Corporation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Sober Living Home Support Programs Grant	State of Arizona	Rolling	Up to $6M
Foundation	Three Rivers Foundation Grants	Three Rivers Foundation	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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