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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Kalliopeia Foundation Grant Kalliopeia Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kalliopeia Foundation Grant focuses on supporting projects that foster cultural and ecological renewal through a deep reverence for the Earth.	Not published	Varies
Boarding School Descendant Scholarship The National Native American Boarding SC · Foundation Not published · $3K The scholarship is designed to acknowledge the experiences of boarding school survivors and to allow families to come together and heal.	Not published	$3K
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: Jackson Narcomey Scholarship Grant Muscogee (Creek) Nation · Foundation Not published · $500 The Jackson Narcomey Scholarship, established by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, aims to support enrolled citizens pursuing a degree in art or a related field.	Not published	$500
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: Mvskoke Media Scholarship Grant Muscogee (Creek) Nation · Foundation Not published · $2K The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation offers the Mvskoke Media Scholarship to support Muscogee (Creek) students pursuing careers in graphic design, journalism, or marketing.	Not published	$2K
Rape Prevention Education Grant South Dakota Department of Health · Foundation Not published · Varies Sexual violence is any sexual activity where consent is not freely given.	Not published	Varies
National Native Youth Initiative Program Norton Sound Health Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Sober Living Home Support Programs Grant State of Arizona · State Not published · Up to $6M The Sober Living Home Support Programs, proposed by the Arizona Attorney General, aim to allocate $6 million in grant funding to support Native American Tribes and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.	Not published	Up to $6M
Three Rivers Foundation Grants Three Rivers Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Three Rivers Foundation, established in 2011, focuses on improving the health and welfare of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians' historical homelands.	Not published	Varies
American Art Program- Exhibition Competition Grants The Henry Luce Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Art Program by the Henry Luce Foundation supports scholarly loan exhibitions that enhance the understanding of U.S. art, including Native American art.	Not published	Varies
Native Arts and Heritage Fund Grant Creative West · Foundation Not published · $3K Established in 1974 as a nonprofit U.S. Regional Arts Organization (USRAO), Creative West was founded on the belief that place matters to the creative process.	Not published	$3K
DDCAZ Community Outreach Donations Grant Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment · Foundation Not published · Varies Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment provides community outreach donations to enhance the quality of life for the Tohono O’odham Nation and Southern Arizona residents.	Not published	Varies
Equity and Access Public Participation Grant California Public Utilities Commission Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Equity and Access Public Participation Grant aims to enhance the involvement of underserved communities in decision-making processes.	Not published	Up to $15K
2026 Native Food Sovereignty Grant First Nations Development Institute · Foundation Not published · $10K – $40K About First Nations Development Institute & Native Agriculture and Food Systems Investments The Native Agriculture and Food Systems Investments program is a cornerstone of First Nations’ efforts to advance food sovereignty and security…	Not published	$10K – $40K
Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Award First Peoples Fund · Foundation Not published · $25K The Jennifer Easton Community Spirit Award is given out by nomination only to practicing Native artists of any medium who have dedicated their lives to selflessly sharing cultural knowledge and ancestral gifts within their communities.	Not published	$25K
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: Eunice Gene Smith Abbott Legacy Scholarship Grant Muscogee (Creek) Nation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation offers the Eunice Gene Smith Abbott Legacy Scholarship to support Muscogee (Creek) Nation students pursuing higher education.	Not published	$1K
Youth Cultural Activities Grant Alaska Children's Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Youth Cultural Activities Grant, offered by the Alaska Children's Trust, aims to enhance youth mental health through cultural engagement.	Not published	Up to $1K
State Housing Trust Fund (HTF) Commerce Multifamily Housing Funding · State Not published · Varies Since 1986, the state's Housing Trust Fund has invested over $2.6 billion in capital funding and helped build or preserve more than 59,000 affordable multifamily rental units.	Not published	Varies
Andre and Linda Altans Native American Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Andre and Linda Altans Native American Scholarship at Montana State University supports undergraduate students who are enrolled members of federally recognized tribes and residents of Montana.	Not published	Varies
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: Walter Dzurus III First Generation Scholarship Grant Muscogee (Creek) Nation · Foundation Not published · $500 The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation offers the Walter Dzurus III First Generation Scholarship to support 1st generation students pursuing higher education.	Not published	$500
Boschee Engineering Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Boschee Engineering Scholarship, offered by Montana State University, supports students pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering.	Not published	Varies
San Manuel Cares Grant Program San Manuel Band of Mission Indians · Foundation Not published · Varies The San Manuel Cares Grant Program, offered by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, focuses on empowering communities in the Inland Empire and Indian Country.	Not published	Varies
Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) for Federally-Recognized Tribes California Governor's Office of Emergency Services · Foundation Not published · Up to $130K The Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) for Federally-Recognized Tribes in California aims to enhance security projects.	Not published	Up to $130K
Hellier-Raymond Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hellier-Raymond Scholarship at Montana State University is designed for students pursuing degrees or certificates from Gallatin College who demonstrate financial need.	Not published	Varies
2026 Housing Preservation Commerce Multifamily Housing Funding · State Not published · Varies Makes funds available for major building improvements, preservation renovations or upgrades, and system replacements necessary for existing Commerce-funded multifamily rental projects.	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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