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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Ho'ākoakoa Lāhui Event Sponsorship Program Grant Office of Hawaiian Affairs · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Hoʻākoakoa Lāhui Event Sponsorship Program aims to support nonprofit organizations in Hawaiʻi by providing funding for events that benefit the Native Hawaiian community.	Not published	Up to $15K
Northland Foundation: Quarterly Grants Northland Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The Northland Foundation offers quarterly grants aimed at supporting nonprofit organizations in Northeast Minnesota and nearby Native nations.	Not published	$10K
Native Voices Rising Grants Common Counsel Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Native Voices Rising (NVR) offers grants to empower Native-led grassroots organizations in the U.S. With over $16 million awarded since inception, NVR focuses on enhancing lives through collective action and advocacy.	Not published	Varies
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: Sophomore Scholarship Grant Muscogee (Creek) Nation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation offers a $1,000 Sophomore Scholarship to enrolled citizens attending higher education institutions.	Not published	$1K
Healing Hand Foundation Grant Healing Hand Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies General grant funding provided by the Healing Hand Foundation to connect Alaska Native people of Southeast with medical assistance or equipment they may need during a time of hardship.	Not published	Varies
Aulani Resort 10th Anniversary Scholarship Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Aulani Resort 10th Anniversary Scholarship, offered by the Hawai‘i Community Foundation, supports students from West Oahu pursuing degrees in Travel Industry Management or Hawaiian Studies.	Not published	Varies
Department of Transportation - Tribes and Transportation Transportation Department · State Not published · Varies Public Transportation, Cultural Outreach, Tourism, Public Transportation, Neighborhood Development, Economic Development, Community Improvement, Community and Regional Development, Student Services, Higher Education, Supportive Housing…	Not published	Varies
Pauline Miguel Scholarship Grant Community Foundation for Southern Arizona · Foundation Not published · $1K The Pauline Miguel Scholarship, established by the daughters of Pauline Miguel, honors her dedication to the educational success of Tohono O’Odham Nation members.	Not published	$1K
Department of Community Services City & County of Honolulu - Grants In Aid Program Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture · Foundation Not published · $200K To support services for economically and/or socially disadvantaged populations or to provide services for public benefit in the areas of arts, culture, economic development, or the environment. Services Provided - Ho'oulu Waiwai Program:	Not published	$200K
Native Forward Student Relief Funding 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
Native Forward Scholars Fund Internship Assistance Program Grant Native Forward Scholars Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Native Forward Scholars Fund Internship Assistance Program empowers Native students by providing financial support for internships in non-STEM fields.	Not published	Varies
Cheryl Yarbrough Memorial Scholarship United Indian Health Services Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies	Rolling	Varies
Suquamish Tribe Vehicle Grant Wounded Warriors Family Support Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Wounded Warriors Family Support presented a new Ford Explorer to the veterans of the Suquamish Tribe of Washington as a vehicle grant to support tribal veterans. The Suquamish Tribe has a rich historical and cultural legacy:	Not published	Varies
Seventh Generation Fund Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Today, our purpose remains as our founders originally envisioned. Dedicated to Indigenous Peoples’ self-determination and the sovereignty of Native nations.	Not published	Varies
RFP: Strengthening Native Hawaiian Early Education in a culture-based framework Grant Samuel N & Mary Castle Fdn · Foundation Not published · Varies The Samuel N. & Mary Castle Foundation invites applications for its 2026 funding cycle, aimed at enhancing Native Hawaiian early education through culturally relevant programs.	Not published	Varies
Protect-an-Acre (PAA) Fund Grant Rainforest Action Network · Foundation Not published · Varies RAN established Protect-an-Acre (PAA) in 1993 to protect the world’s forests and support the rights of their inhabitants through small grants to traditionally under-funded organizations and communities in forest regions.	Not published	Varies
Language Legacies Grants Endangered Language Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Language Legacies Grants, offered by the Endangered Language Fund, aim to support endangered language documentation and revitalization efforts.	Not published	Up to $2K
Indian Land Tenure Foundation - Economic Opportunity Grant Indian Land Tenure Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Indian Land Tenure Foundation's Economic Opportunity Grant aims to empower American Indian nations by enhancing their control over reservation lands.	Not published	Varies
Addressing Barriers to Cancer Care for AIAN and NHPI Individuals Grant The Pfizer Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The American Cancer Society and Pfizer are launching a grant initiative aimed at enhancing cancer care for American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) populations.	Not published	Up to $250K
Research Grants for the Documentation of Oral Literature and Traditional Ecological Knowledge Firebird Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Firebird Foundation is offering Supplemental Research Grants aimed at preserving the unique oral literature and traditional ecological knowledge of indigenous peoples, which are at risk of disappearing due to modernization.	Not published	Up to $10K
Power of Ceremony and Healing Grant Na'ah Illahee Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Na'ah Illahee Fund and Potlatch Fund partnered to share the Power of Ceremony and Healing Grant as a collective gift to relatives.	Not published	Varies
Sappenfield Scholarship Grant University of Montana · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sappenfield Scholarship at the University of Montana supports Native American graduate students, particularly those majoring in psychology.	Not published	Varies
Olive Tree Foundation Grant Program The Olive Tree Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The Olive Tree Foundation Grant Program supports Canadian charities by awarding grants that address various community needs.	Not published	$5K
Desert Financial Foundation Grants to Nonprofits Desert Financial Credit Union · Foundation Not published · $8K – $15K Grants awarded to organizations serving: Desert Financial Foundation has provided more than $2 million to Arizona nonprofits through grants in the past decade. In 2024, 26 organizations were selected from formal application pool.	Not published	$8K – $15K

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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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