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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Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program: Tier 1 The Minneapolis Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program, led by The Minneapolis Foundation, supports community-based nonprofits in the Great Lakes region.	Not published	Up to $150K
CIRI Foundation: Career Technical Education 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
Resiliency Fund Potlatch Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Resiliency Fund is a grant program that supports individual Native artists and Native-led organizations across the four-state service area.	Not published	Varies
Long-Term Projects Grant Canada Council for the Arts · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Long-Term Projects grant by the Canada Council for the Arts supports First Nations, Inuit, and Métis artists and organizations in creating impactful cultural initiatives.	Not published	Up to $300K
Tribal Nature-Based Solutions Program Grant California Natural Resources Agency · Foundation Not published · $200K – $10M The Tribal Nature-Based Solutions Program by the California Natural Resources Agency allocates $100 million for ancestral land return projects.	Not published	$200K – $10M
Redding Rancheria Community Fund Grant Community Foundation of the North State · Foundation Not published · Varies The Redding Rancheria Community Fund supports local initiatives aimed at benefiting Native Americans, youth, and rural populations in Shasta and Trinity counties.	Not published	Varies
PNM Pueblo Education Endowment Part-Time 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
RFP-26-HHL-005: Grant for Disaster Preparedness / Mitigation (Statewide) Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands · State Not published · Varies Grant funding for disaster preparedness and mitigation initiatives in Hawaiian homestead communities. Supports planning and implementation of disaster resilience measures.	Not published	Varies
Hoffman Institute Scholarship Fund Hoffman Institute Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to 50% of program tuition Partial financial assistance is available through the Hoffman Institute Foundation Scholarship Fund for individuals with a strong desire to participate in Hoffman programs but who have financial constraints preventing participation.	Rolling	Up to 50% of program tuition
Kūkulu Partner Program Hawaii Community Lending · Foundation Not published · Varies Contractor and restoration company network to support home assessments and repair/rehabilitation work for Hawaiian Home Lands lessees Reflects a coordinated, community-driven approach to housing on Hawaiian Home Lands.	Not published	Varies
Oyate Leadership Network (OLN) The Tiwahe Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies OLN is a facilitated learning community that welcomes Native relatives into programming emphasizing traditional ways of knowing as a guide for navigating the world and shaping leadership identities.	Not published	Varies
Language & Life Ways Intern Native Health in Native Hands · Foundation Not published · Varies Indigenous ways of knowing and being respect the interconnectedness of all things. Reconnecting with traditional knowledge and spiritual roles and responsibilities strengthens community health.	Not published	Varies
Ruth Demmert Language Scholarship Grant Sealaska Heritage Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ruth Demmert Language Scholarship, offered by Sealaska, provides financial assistance to students pursuing higher education.	Not published	Varies
Growing Tribal Economies Through Forest Market Innovations Grant First Nations Development Institute · Foundation Not published · $200K – $500K The Growing Tribal Economies Through Forest Market Innovations grant program, initiated by First Nations Development Institute, aims to empower Tribes and Alaska Native Villages to engage in emerging markets that enhance forest health and…	Not published	$200K – $500K
Indigenous Tomorrows Fund Native Americans in Philanthropy · Foundation Not published · $30K A first-of-its-kind participatory grantmaking initiative that places decision-making power in youth leaders (ages 14-24).	Not published	$30K
Al Adams Young Political Leader Fellowship First Alaskans Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Collective Abundance Fund NDN Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $25K – $50K A wealth-building opportunity for Indigenous individuals and families to support the rebuilding of Indigenous and generational wealth through significant cash awards for transformational and life-changing activities.	Not published	$25K – $50K
SMF: Hatfield Fellowship Program Grant Spirit Mountain Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Hatfield Fellowship Program, established by the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, offers a unique nine-month internship for a Native American to work in the Washington, D.C. office of an Oregon congressional…	Not published	Up to $100K
2026 Rapid Capital Housing Acquisition Commerce Multifamily Housing Funding · State Not published · Varies Funding for rapid acquisition of multifamily rental housing. Part of the 2025-2027 biennium allocation of $419 million by the state legislature.	Not published	Varies
Shavlik Family Foundation Grant Shavlik Family Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · $1K – $30K The Shavlik Family Foundation Grant focuses on funding innovative technology projects that enhance the operational efficiency of nonprofits and Tribal governments in Minnesota.	Not published	$1K – $30K
SAA Arthur C. Parker Scholarship for Archaeological Training for Native Americans Society for American Archaeology · Foundation Not published · Varies Advancing archaeology, preservation, and practice.	Not published	Varies
American Indian College Fund Scholarships American Indian College Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Indian College Fund provides scholarships to American Indian/Alaska Native students attending tribal colleges and other accredited public and non-profit private colleges across the US.	Not published	Varies
Mino-Niibi Fund for Indigenous Cultures The Cultural ConservancySacred Land Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Native-to-Native giving program supporting Indigenous-led organizations with small grants since 2012.	Not published	Varies
Silver Hand Permit Program (Alaska) National Assembly of State Arts Agencies Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Authentication system helping Alaska Native artists promote their work and enabling consumers to identify genuine Alaska Native products	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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