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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AAAE Native American Scholarship Grant American Association of Airport Executives Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The AAAE Native American Scholarship, offered by the AAAE Foundation, supports Native American students pursuing aviation studies at accredited institutions.	Not published	Up to $2K
Chamiza Foundation Grant Chamiza Foundation · Foundation Not published · $4K – $8K The Chamiza Foundation (Santa Fe, NM) invites proposals supporting the preservation and continuity of Pueblo culture and traditional lifeways.	Not published	$4K – $8K
Weaving Our Web Digital Equity Fund (WOW) National Urban Indian Family Coalition · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Indian and Alaska Native population faces the largest digital divide in the United States with the lowest computer ownership and broadband adoption rates of any racial/ethnic group.	Not published	Varies
All Together NM Fund Los Alamos Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Emergency grants to nonprofit organizations and federally-recognized tribes providing relief to New Mexico communities affected by wildfires (2022 reactivation) The All Together NM Fund was originally established in 2020 in response to…	Not published	Up to $5K
Udall Scholarship Grant Harvard University · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Udall Scholarship provides up to $7,500 to 65 college sophomores and juniors pursuing careers in environmental fields, tribal public policy, or Native American health care.	Not published	Up to $8K
Judson L. Brown Scholarship Grant Sealaska Heritage Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies The Judson L. Brown Scholarship, established by Chris and Mary McNeil in 2006, supports Alaska Native students pursuing higher education.	Not published	Varies
Summer Internship Program (SIP) First Alaskans Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies The program is designed to help those who show a high level of community leadership and commitment to: Throughout the program, interns will examine priorities that benefit the Alaska Native family:	Not published	Varies
Housing for Intellectual or Development Disabilities (IDD) Commerce Multifamily Housing Funding · State Not published · Varies Funding opportunity specifically for housing development serving low-income community members with intellectual and development disabilities (IDD).	Not published	Varies
Annual Grants - Tier 1 Alaska Children's Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Alaska Children's Trust (ACT) aims to prevent child abuse and neglect through its Annual Grants - Tier 1, which provide up to $10,000 for community-driven initiatives.	Not published	Up to $10K
Growing Native American Agriculture Outreach Program American Indian Higher Education Consortium Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies An innovative program that engages Tribal College & Universities (TCU) staff and students to improve Native American farmers, ranchers, and community food producers' adoption of effective agricultural practices.	Not published	Varies
Environmental Conservation: Andes-Amazon Initiative Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _Please note that we do not accept unsolicited grant proposals. Because of our tightly-defined grantmaking strategies, many worthwhile projects fall outside the scope of our funding priorities.	Not published	Varies
General BCSF Grant Application Bethel Community Services Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
RFP-27-HHL-003: Improvements to Facilities in Existing Homesteads Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands · State Not published · $500 – $100M Grant program for improvements to facilities in existing Hawaiian homesteads statewide. Supports infrastructure and facility enhancements for Native Hawaiian homestead communities.	Not published	$500 – $100M
First Nations Seven Generations Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The First Nations Seven Generations Scholarship at Montana State University supports American Indian students pursuing degrees in Education, Health, and Human Development.	Not published	Varies
Customized Tribal Services (CTS) Native Governance Center · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides customized consulting and technical assistance to Native nations in governance and capacity building, ranging from facilitation to constitution reform.	Not published	Varies
RFP-26-HHL-002: Grant for Improvements to Facilities located on Existing Homesteads (Statewide) Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands · State Not published · Varies Grant funding for improvements to facilities located on existing Hawaiian homesteads. Supports infrastructure and facility upgrades benefiting Native Hawaiian homestead communities.	Not published	Varies
Wildhorse Foundation: Regular Grant Program Windhorse Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Wildhorse Foundation offers grants to support the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation and surrounding areas in Oregon and Washington.	Not published	Up to $30K
Indigenous Women's Program Fellowship 2026 Land is Life Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A fellowship program designed to support Indigenous women through Land is Life's Indigenous Women's Program.	Not published	Varies
Excellence Annual Scholarship Grant The CIRI Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Excellence Annual Scholarship, offered by the CIRI Foundation, supports full-time undergraduate and graduate students with a minimum GPA of 3.5.	Not published	Up to $10K
BIE Professional Development Funding for STEM Educators and Students Grant Native Forward Scholars Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The BIE Professional Development Funding for STEM Educators and Students, offered by the Native Forward Scholars Fund, supports training opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) for TCU faculty, staff, and…	Not published	Varies
Charles Hamlin Scholarship Grant Nurses Educational Funds Inc. · Foundation Not published · Varies The Charles Hamlin Scholarship, established by Nurses Educational Funds, Inc., supports professional nurses pursuing master's or doctoral degrees in nursing.	Not published	Varies
Lula Owl Gloyne – Person of Excellence Award Cherokee Indian Hospital Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Honors the legacy of Beloved Woman Lula Owl Gloyne, the first registered nurse of the EBCI. This award recognizes individuals whose contributions have profoundly improved healthcare for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.	Not published	Varies
Graton Artist Opportunity Grant Sundance Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sundance Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the discovery and development of independent artists and audiences.	Not published	Varies
National Indian Health Outreach and Education (360296) Grant FORECAST US Dept. of Health & Human Services: Indian Health Service · Foundation Not published · Up to $851K The National Indian Health Outreach and Education (NIHOE) Program aims to enhance health outreach and education for American Indians and Alaska Natives through competitive cooperative agreements.	Not published	Up to $851K

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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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