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	Green Space Grant Program - Outdoor Recreation Grants - Large Recreation Development Grant (RI)	State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management - Natural Resources Bureau	Rolling	Up to $400K
Foundation	Indigenous Energy Support Program (IESP) Grant	Independent Electricity System Operator	Rolling	Up to $500K
Foundation	Native American Artist Fellowships: Ron and Susan Dubin Native Artist Fellowship Grant	School for Advanced Research (SAR)	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	AISES Indigenous Peoples Education Fund (IPEF) Scholarship Grant	American Indian Science And	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: Cameron Jeffrey Osborn Scholarship Grant	Muscogee (Creek) Nation	Rolling	$500
Foundation	Collective Abundance Fund Grant	The Bush Foundation	Rolling	$25K – $50K
Foundation	Dennis Washington Leadership Graduate Scholarship Grant	Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation	Rolling	Up to $120K
Foundation	Green Space Grant Program - Outdoor Recreation Grants - Recreation Acquisition Grant (RI)	State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management - Natural Resources Bureau	Rolling	Up to $400K
Foundation	Marjorie A. Rifenburg Scholarship Grant	Community Foundations of the Hudson	Rolling	Up to $4K
Foundation	Alaska Contemporary Art Bank	National Assembly of State Arts	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Navajo Nation Chapter - Community Contributions Grant	Freeport Mcmoran Foundation	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	AISES Sports and Technology Scholarship Grant	American Indian Science And	Rolling	$3K
State	Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) Grant Program	Department of Toxic Substances Control	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Native Agriculture & Food Systems Scholarship Grant	First Nations Development Institute	Rolling	$1K – $2K
Foundation	Advancing 30×30 in Coastal Waters Grant	California Ocean Protection Council	Rolling	$100K – $2M
Foundation	Tribal Multifamily Finance Super NOFA Grant	California Department of Housing and Community Development	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Thiru Family Trust Momemtum Maker Grant	Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona	Rolling	$100K
Foundation	ASCA: Cultural Collaborations Project Grants	Alaska State Council on the Arts	Rolling	Up to $6K
Foundation	Indian Health Grant	Minnesota Department of Health	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	AAAE Native American Scholarship Grant	American Association of Airport	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Weaving Our Web Digital Equity Fund (WOW)	National Urban Indian Family Coalition	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	All Together NM Fund	Los Alamos Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $5K
Foundation	Udall Scholarship Grant	Harvard University	Rolling	Up to $8K
Foundation	Judson L. Brown Scholarship Grant	Sealaska Heritage Institute	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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