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.
Overview _Please note: After you submit your application, you may be contacted asking for additional information or documentation should it be deemed necessary._ Humboldt Area Foundation Thriving,…
Knowing, Living and Loving Our Cultures Fund Organization: First Alaskans Institute (FAI) Program Purpose: Fund supporting Indigenous culture, knowledge, and ways of life. Contact Information -…
Kūkulu Partner Program Status: Active, recruitment ongoing Geographic Scope: Hawaiian Home Lands statewide Purpose: Contractor and restoration company network to support home assessments and…
KuuKuupa In Memoriam Endowed Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Native Forward Scholars Fund Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary Overview Native Forward awards are allocated based on the financial…
Land & Water Defense Fund (LWDF) Award Amount: Up to $50,000 per grant Grant Duration: 6-12 month grants Geographic Scope: North America (US, Canadian, and Mexican organizations) Focus Areas: The…
Language & Life Ways Intern Organization: Native Health in Native Hands (NHNH) Geographic Scope: Kinest'e/Wailaki ancestral homelands - Northern Mendocino, Southern Humboldt, and Southwestern Trinity…
Language Legacies Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Endangered Language Fund Inc Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The Language Legacies Grants, offered by the Endangered…
Legal Reform Grants Program Focus: Advances ideas and policies granting Indian landowners and tribes greater control of their land assets by reforming the legal and administrative systems. Overview:…
Overview _NOTE: Please note that this grant program is currently closed to new applications in 2024 as we move into a two-year cycle to ensure the time and space for new partnership development. _…
Leo Niessen, Jr. Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Leo Niessen, Jr. Charitable Trust Last Updated: November 25, 2025 Summary The Leo Niessen, Jr. Charitable Trust Grant supports qualified…
Liz Colantuono & Mark Sanz Endowment Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: United Negro College Fund Inc Amount: Up to US $4,400 Last Updated: September 24, 2025 Summary The Liz Colantuono & Mark…
Long-Term Projects Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Canada Council for the Arts Amount: Up to US $300,000 Last Updated: December 02, 2025 Summary The Long-Term Projects grant by the Canada Council for…
Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Bridge to Doctorate Scholars Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Amount: US $88,000 Last Updated: March 01, 2026…
Love Your Block Neighborhood Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Gila River Indian Community Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: November 10, 2025 Summary The Love Your Block Neighborhood Grants, offered…
Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Henry Luce Foundation Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship,…
Lula Owl Gloyne – Person of Excellence Award Funder: Cherokee Indian Hospital Foundation Geographic Scope: Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Purpose: Honors the legacy of Beloved Woman Lula Owl…
Lynne Ruth Lafin Elmore Sucher Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Native Forward Scholars Fund Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary Overview Native Forward awards are allocated based on the…
Maada’ookiing Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Northland Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: July 22, 2025 Summary Maada’ookiing Grants provide up to $5,000 to support Native American-led…
Makah Tribe COVID-19 Emergency Grant Organization: Wounded Warriors Family Support Inc Geographic Scope: Makah Indian Reservation, Neah Bay, Washington Focus Areas: Emergency financial assistance for…
Maniilaq Flooding Disaster Relief Payment Program Funder: Maniilaq Association in partnership with Alaska Community Foundation and Western Alaska Disaster Relief Fund Program Type: One-time emergency…