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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The Betsy James Wyeth Fellowship in Native American Art Grant Smithsonian Institution · Foundation Not published · Up to $58K The Betsy James Wyeth Fellowship in Native American Art offers a unique opportunity for scholars to engage in a 12-month residency focused on Native American artists and methodologies.	Not published	Up to $58K
Alaska Native Artist Resource Workbook National Assembly of State Arts Agencies Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Training and technical service resource to help Alaska Native artists succeed as entrepreneurs	Not published	Varies
Canada Council for the Arts: Indigenous Organizations Grant Program Canada Council for the Arts · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Canada Council for the Arts' Indigenous Organizations Grant Program supports First Nations, Inuit, and Métis organizations engaged in traditional and contemporary artistic practices.	Not published	Up to $100K
Northern Great Plains Program Grant National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · $200K – $1.5M Since our creation by Congress in 1984, NFWF has grown to become the nation’s largest private conservation foundation.	Not published	$200K – $1.5M
Indigenous-Led Grantmaking Initiative Land is Life Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies An approach developed by Land is Life and its global network to provide support for Indigenous self-determination through small, flexible funds to grassroots Indigenous leaders, communities, and organizations around the globe.	Not published	Varies
Kevin Tarrant Native/Indigenous Student Scholarship American Indian Community Houseinc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kevin Tarrant Native/Indigenous Student Scholarship is awarded in honor of Kevin Tarrant, a long-time community leader of AICH and Founder of the Silver Cloud Singers.	Not published	Varies
CMCF: Rural Poverty Fund Grants Communitygiving · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The CMCF: Rural Poverty Fund Grants, offered by the Central Minnesota Community Foundation and the Initiative Foundation every even year, aim to address rural poverty through various initiatives.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Keepers of the Earth Fund (KOEF) Cultural Survival Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $12K An Indigenous Led Fund within Cultural Survival managed by Indigenous staff and designed to support Indigenous Peoples' community self-determined development projects.	Not published	Up to $12K
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: River Spirit Hospitality Scholarship Grant Muscogee (Creek) Nation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation offers the River Spirit Hospitality Scholarship to support students pursuing hospitality-based degree programs.	Not published	$1K
Ruth Muskrat Bronson Scholarship Grant Native Forward Scholars Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Native Forward awards are allocated based on the financial aid information provided by the institution’s Financial Aid Office. Awards can vary, ranging from $100 to $30,000 per academic year.	Not published	Varies
Con Alma Annual Grant Con Alma Health Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Con Alma Annual Grant offers funding to nonprofits in New Mexico focused on improving health equity and access to healthcare for underserved populations.	Not published	Up to $30K
Ka'ehu Scholarship Fund Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ka'ehu Scholarship Fund, established by the Hawai'i Community Foundation, aims to support residents of Hawaii who demonstrate financial need.	Not published	Varies
Charles D. McArthur Memorial Scholarship Education Recognition Award Grant American Respiratory Care Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Charles D. McArthur Memorial Scholarship recognizes outstanding third and fourth-year students in accredited respiratory therapy programs.	Not published	Up to $1K
Community Action Fund NDN Collective 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
Rapid Capital Housing Acquisition (RCHA) Commerce Multifamily Housing Funding · State Not published · Varies Funding opportunity for rapid capital housing acquisition to support multifamily rental housing development.	Not published	Varies
Native Farmer Professional Cohort Grant First Nations Development Institute · Foundation Not published · $10K The Native Farmer Professional Cohort Grant, offered by First Nations Development Institute, aims to enhance the skills of 12 Native farmers in areas such as land stewardship and resource access.	Not published	$10K
Collaborative Capacity Program - Standard Grant: Tribal Applicants National Forest Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K – $50K The National Forest Foundation’s Collaborative Capacity Program offers financial support to enhance collaboration among local communities and partners, focusing on improving wildfire resilience and forest health.	Not published	$20K – $50K
National NAGPRA Program - Consultation and Documentation Grant San Diego Museum of Man DBA Museum of US · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant funding consultation, documentation, travel, and research in support of the repatriation process of cultural resources affiliated with Native American communities.	Not published	Varies
SMSC Donations & Grants Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community · Foundation Not published · Varies The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community offers various funding opportunities, including non-cash donations, mini-grants, and larger grants aimed at supporting Tribal governments and Native American organizations.	Not published	Varies
Indian Education Formula Grant Program North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · Foundation Not published · Varies The Indian Education Formula Grants, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, aim to support the educational needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students.	Not published	Varies
Indigenizing Education for Alaska Scholarships Grant Sealaska Heritage Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies Sealaska Heritage Institute offers the Indigenizing Education for Alaska Scholarships to support Alaska Native students pursuing higher education.	Not published	Varies
Rooted Pathways Program Grant First Peoples Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Rooted Pathways Program, initiated by First Peoples Fund, offers essential support to Native-led arts organizations, fostering their growth and stability.	Not published	Up to $50K
CIRI Foundation: Cap Lathrop Scholarship The CIRI Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The CIRI Foundation is a private foundation established in 1982 by the ANCSA Corporation Cook Inlet Region, Inc. Board of Directors.	Not published	Varies
PETE/NSF Tribal Program - Environmental Fellows Institutes and Technical Assistance Partnership for Environmental Technology Education Inc · Foundation Not published · $9K Strengthen environmental science and technology programs at Tribal Colleges consistent with the unique needs and traditions of these communities, while strengthening STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education and…	Not published	$9K

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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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