Grants for Native Americans provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
Indian Highway Safety Law Enforcment Grant The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office of Justice Services (OJS), Indian Highway Safety Program (IHSP) solicit proposals for implementing traffic safety…
Indian Highway Safety Occupant Protection Grant The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Office of Justice Services (OJS), Indian Highway Safety Program (IHSP) is soliciting proposals for traffic safety…
Indian Highway Safety Occupant Protection Grant The Indian Highway Safety Program funds the implementation of programs and projects which are designed to reduce the number of traffic crashes, deaths,…
Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) Funder: U.S. Congress / U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Overview: A federal grant program providing funding to tribal housing programs for…
Indian Land Tenure Foundation - Cultural Awareness Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Indian Land Tenure Foundation Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Indian Land Tenure Foundation (ILTF) offers a…
Indian Land Tenure Foundation - Economic Opportunity Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Indian Land Tenure Foundation Last Updated: October 25, 2025 Summary The Indian Land Tenure Foundation's Economic…
Indian Land Tenure Foundation - Legal Reform Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Indian Land Tenure Foundation Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary The Indian Land Tenure Foundation's Legal Reform…
Indian Motorcycle + Polaris Trade Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: December 23, 2025 Summary Overview…
Indian Rights Association Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Historical Society of Pennsylvania Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: November 29, 2025 Summary The Indian Rights Association…
Indian Student Conference Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Western History Association Amount: US $500 Last Updated: May 23, 2024 Summary The Indian Student Conference Scholarship offers two…
Indigenizing Education for Alaska Scholarships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sealaska Heritage Institute Last Updated: September 24, 2025 Summary Sealaska Heritage Institute offers the Indigenizing…
Indigenous Climate and Just Transition Fund Overview: A major philanthropic endeavor and regranting vehicle to ensure Indigenous-led frontline organizations are prioritized in federal investments…
Indigenous Communities Fund Overview: United Way of King County's Indigenous Communities Fund honors and invests in King County's Indigenous communities through participatory grantmaking. The fund…
Indigenous Communities Fund Overview: United Way of King County's Indigenous Communities Fund honors and invests in King County's Indigenous communities through participatory grantmaking. The fund…
Indigenous Community Media Fund Overview: Supports Indigenous community radio stations and other media outlets to strengthen their broadcast infrastructure, systems, and capacity while ensuring…
Indigenous Community Research Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Philosophical Society Amount: US $2,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: November 28, 2025 Summary The Indigenous Community Research…
Indigenous Energy Support Program (IESP) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Independent Electricity System Operator Amount: Up to US $500,000 Last Updated: August 05, 2025 Summary The Indigenous Energy…
Indigenous Language Project Grant Funding Funder: Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area (NRGNHA) Geographic Scope: Rio Arriba, Taos, and Santa Fe Counties in Northern New Mexico Mission: Support…
Indigenous Leaders in Governance (ILG) Program Overview: A program developed in response to feedback from elected Tribal leaders, offering education and technical assistance for new and seasoned…
Indigenous Lifeways Fund Funder: Na'ah Illahee Fund (NIF) Status: Now Open (announced October 23, 2024) Focus Areas: - Environmental Justice: Restoring ecosystems, improving water and air quality,…