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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Hedwig Arlen Memorial Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hedwig Arlen Memorial Scholarship at Montana State University supports American Indian and Alaska Native students pursuing degrees in Arts and Architecture.	Not published	Varies
AABE William Grant Pinkard Scholarship Fund Greater Kansas City Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $4K The Community Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life in Greater Kansas City by increasing charitable giving, educating and connecting donors to community needs they care about, and leading on critical community issues.	Not published	$3K – $4K
Native Farmers in Residence Program New Mexico Community Capital · Foundation Not published · $3K	Not published	$3K
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: Aktopv ‘Bridge’ Scholarship Grant Muscogee (Creek) Nation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation offers the Aktopv ‘Bridge’ Scholarship to assist non-traditional students who are enrolled citizens of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.	Not published	$1K
Ruth Danley and William Enoch Moore Charitable Fund Grant The Ruth Danley and William Enoch Moore Fund · Foundation Not published · $77K The Ruth Danley and William Enoch Moore Charitable Fund Grant is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, established in 1992.	Not published	$77K
Indigenous Scholarships: Arts Fund (AUS to USA and USA to AUS) American Australian Association · Foundation Not published · Varies The American-Australian Arts Fund provides support of up to US $10,000 to emerging Native American, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, Aboriginal Australian and Torres Strait Islander artists to study or undertake artistic development in…	Not published	Varies
Heather Dayton Memorial Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The Heather Dayton Memorial Scholarship, established by Heather's family in 2001, honors her memory by providing post-secondary financial support to students of Native American descent.	Not published	$3K
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: A Second Chance Scholarship Grant Muscogee (Creek) Nation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation offers the Second Chance Scholarship to support Muscogee (Creek) students with felony convictions.	Not published	$1K
Osage Nation Foundation Charitable Grants Osage Nation Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $4K Fund projects and activities that directly benefit Osage citizens and the Osage Nation.	Rolling	Up to $4K
Donald L. Fixico Award Grant Western History Association · Foundation Not published · $1K The Donald L. Fixico Award, presented by the Western History Association since 2018, honors innovative scholarship in American Indian and Canadian First Nations history.	Not published	$1K
NAAF Grant - General Native American Agriculture Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies About the Native American Agricultural Fund The Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) is a private, charitable trust serving Native farmers and ranchers through strategic grantmaking in the areas of business assistance, agricultural…	Not published	Varies
Tribal Transportation Facility Bridges (Bridge Formula Funding Set-Aside) Department of Transportation · State Not published · Varies Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), a competitive set-aside of the Bridge Formula Program (BFP) and Bridge Investment Program (BIP) called the Tribal Transportation Facility Bridge Program (TTFBP) will fund improvements to the…	Not published	Varies
Financial and Business Basics Program New Mexico Community Capital · Foundation Not published · Varies Extension of NMCC's Native Entrepreneur in Residence program (created 2014). Focuses on financial education and business fundamentals for Native American populations facing barriers to business success.	Not published	Varies
A Journey to What Matters: Increased Alaska Native Art & Culture Project Grant The CIRI Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The CIRI Foundation's A Journey to What Matters Grant supports non-profit and tribal organizations in Alaska to promote and preserve Alaska Native art and culture.	Not published	Varies
Alexandra Smith Fund-In Support of Native American Treaty Rights Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Alexandra Smith Fund In Support of Native American Treaty Rights supports programs that create understanding, appreciation and promotion of the treaty rights of Native American/Indigenous people.	Not published	Varies
Sealaska Language Program Grants Sealaska Heritage Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies Investing in traditional languages, ensuring continued growth and revitalization of our mother tongues in perpetuity. Very few birth speakers of Southeast Alaska’s traditional languages — Sm’algyax, Xaad Kíl and Lingít — remain.	Not published	Varies
Kānaka Anti-Displacement Fund Hawaii Community Lending · Foundation Not published · Up to $20M	Not published	Up to $20M
AISES Indian Motorcycle Academic Scholarship Grant American Indian Science and Engineering Society · Foundation Not published · $5K The AISES Indian Motorcycle Academic Scholarship offers $5,000 annually to support Native students pursuing degrees in STEM fields.	Not published	$5K
TC Energy Indigenous Legacy Scholarship TC Energy Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies At TC Energy we do more than deliver energy — we empower people and progress.	Not published	Varies
Quick Grants New Mexico Humanities Council · Foundation Rolling · Varies Instead of a major grant cycle in May 2025, NMHC now offers Quick Grants available year-round on a rolling basis.	Rolling	Varies
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: Cheyanne Micah Scholarship Grant Muscogee (Creek) Nation · Foundation Not published · $500 The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation offers the Cheyanne Micah Scholarship to support enrolled Muscogee citizens attending trade schools.	Not published	$500
Graton Fellowship Grant Sundance Institute · Foundation Not published · $25K The Graton Fellowship, offered by the Sundance Institute, supports Indigenous artists from California-based tribes by providing a $25,000 grant and a year of comprehensive support.	Not published	$25K
Andrew W. Mellon Connecting Communities to Collections Program - Collaborative Loans Field Museum of Natural History · Foundation Not published · Varies Originally focused on Midwest tribal institutions; now considering loan proposals from any tribal museum in the continental United States.	Not published	Varies
Tribal High Priority Projects Program Department of Transportation · State Not published · Varies Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), the Tribal High Priority Projects (Tribal HPP) Program is a competitive set-aside of the Tribal Transportation Program (TTP) formula grant providing funds to Tribe or a governmental…	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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