Grants for Native Americans

Last updated August 25, 2026

There are currently 726 active grants for native americans in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Grant Deadline Amount
CMCF: Rural Poverty Fund Grants
Rolling
$1K – $5K
Keepers of the Earth Fund (KOEF)
Rolling
Up to $12K
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: River Spirit Hospitality Scholarship Grant
Rolling
$1K
Ruth Muskrat Bronson Scholarship Grant
Rolling
Varies
Con Alma Annual Grant
Rolling
Up to $30K
Ka'ehu Scholarship Fund Grant
Rolling
Varies
Charles D. McArthur Memorial Scholarship Education Recognition Award Grant
Rolling
Up to $1K
Community Action Fund
Rolling
$15K – $30K
Proposition 1 – Water Recycling
Rolling
Varies
Native Farmer Professional Cohort Grant
Rolling
$10K
Collaborative Capacity Program - Standard Grant: Tribal Applicants
Rolling
$20K – $50K
National NAGPRA Program - Consultation and Documentation Grant
Rolling
Varies
SMSC Donations & Grants
Rolling
Varies
Indian Education Formula Grant Program
Rolling
Varies
Indigenizing Education for Alaska Scholarships Grant
Rolling
Varies
Rooted Pathways Program Grant
Rolling
Up to $50K
CIRI Foundation: Cap Lathrop Scholarship
Rolling
Varies
PETE/NSF Tribal Program - Environmental Fellows Institutes and Technical Assistance
Rolling
$9K
Forest County Potawatomi Grants
Rolling
Varies
AISES RISE Scholarship Grant
Rolling
$2K
TSAF: Tribal Energy Capacity Building Request for Proposal Grant
Rolling
Up to $100K
Maada’ookiing Grants
Rolling
Up to $5K
Cultural Awareness Grants
Rolling
Varies
Indigenous Theater Maker Award
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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