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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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	Tribal Nature-Based Solutions Program Grant	California Natural Resources Agency	Rolling	$200K – $10M
Foundation	Redding Rancheria Community Fund Grant	Community Foundation of the North	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	PNM Pueblo Education Endowment Part-Time Scholarship Grant	Native Forward Scholars Fund	Rolling	Varies
State	RFP-26-HHL-005: Grant for Disaster Preparedness / Mitigation (Statewide)	Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Hoffman Institute Scholarship Fund	Hoffman Institute Foundation	Rolling	Up to 50% of program tuition
Foundation	Kūkulu Partner Program	Hawaii Community Lending	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Oyate Leadership Network (OLN)	The Tiwahe Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Language & Life Ways Intern	Native Health in Native Hands	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ruth Demmert Language Scholarship Grant	Sealaska Heritage Institute	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Growing Tribal Economies Through Forest Market Innovations Grant	First Nations Development Institute	Rolling	$200K – $500K
Foundation	Indigenous Tomorrows Fund	Native Americans in Philanthropy	Rolling	$30K
Foundation	Al Adams Young Political Leader Fellowship	First Alaskans Institute	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Collective Abundance Fund	Ndn Foundation Inc	Rolling	$25K – $50K
Foundation	SMF: Hatfield Fellowship Program Grant	Spirit Mountain Foundation	Rolling	Up to $100K
State	2026 Rapid Capital Housing Acquisition	Commerce Multifamily Housing Funding	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Shavlik Family Foundation Grant	Shavlik Family Charitable Trust	Rolling	$1K – $30K
Foundation	SAA Arthur C. Parker Scholarship for Archaeological Training for Native Americans	Society for American Archaeology	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Mino-Niibi Fund for Indigenous Cultures	The Cultural ConservancySacred Land	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Silver Hand Permit Program (Alaska)	National Assembly of State Arts	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	EDSA Diversity Scholarships Grant	Landscape Architecture Foundation	Rolling	$5K
State	RECREATION – Collaborative Capacity Program for Forests and Communities	National Forest Foundation	Rolling	$2M – $5M
Foundation	AISES Stellantis Scholarship Grant	American Indian Science And	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	NSCDA National American Indian Medical Scholarship Award Program Grant	The National Society of the Colonial	Rolling	$2K
State	Grant for Community Capacity Building (Statewide)	Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands	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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