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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OTF: Family Innnovations Test Grant Ontario Trillium Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Family Innovations Test Grant, offered by the Ontario Trillium Foundation, empowers parent-led grassroots organizations in Ontario to explore innovative solutions that support the well-being of families.	Not published	Up to $100K
First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund Grants Government of British Columbia · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund (FNCEBF) supports Indigenous communities in British Columbia to engage in clean energy projects within their traditional territories.	Not published	Up to $500K
Miller Indigenous Economic Development Fellowship Grant Native Forward Scholars Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Miller Indigenous Economic Development Fellowship, established by the Native Forward Scholars Fund, provides financial assistance to American Indian and Alaska Native doctoral candidates engaged in economic research impacting Native…	Not published	Varies
Tribal Adaptive Student-Athlete of the Year Scholarships Eves Fund for Native American Health Initiatives · Foundation Not published · Varies In partnership with the Tribal Adaptive Organization and the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, Eve's Fund awards scholarships to recognize exceptional Tribal student-athletes who have achieved distinction in adaptive sports.	Not published	Varies
Educational Scholarships for Native American High School Students Eves Fund for Native American Health Initiatives · Foundation Not published · $1K – $15K Eve's Fund provides educational scholarships to high school students, particularly those attending Navajo Preparatory School and other schools serving Native communities in the Navajo Nation region.	Not published	$1K – $15K
Bristol Bay Foundation Piniq' Grant Program Bristol Bay Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $8K The Bristol Bay Foundation Grant Program's Piniq' Grant supports cultural-heritage projects that build connections 'from the past to the present' in the Bristol Bay region; eligible entities submit proposals online.	Rolling	$8K
Raven Fund Jump Start Award Grant The CIRI Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Raven Fund Jump Start Award, established by the CIRI Foundation, provides scholarships of up to $2,000 per year for CIRI voting shareholders who are high school students.	Not published	Up to $2K
Equality Can't Wait Challenge New Mexico Community Capital · Foundation Not published · $10M An intense competition to identify the best ideas for helping to expand women's power and influence in the United States by 2030. Four organizations were selected as winners, each receiving $10 million awards.	Not published	$10M
ʻĀina Aloha Economy Fund Hawaii Investment Ready · Foundation Not published · Varies Hawaiʻi's first catalytic capital fund helping to shift the narrative of economic investment and change in Hawaiʻi.	Not published	Varies
Yocha Dehe Community Fund Grant Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Yocha Dehe Community Fund, established by the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation in 2000, supports initiatives that strengthen communities throughout Yolo County and beyond.	Not published	Varies
PNM Pueblo Education Endowment Everett F. Chavez Scholarship Grant Native Forward Scholars Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Easily learn more about the PNM Pueblo Education Endowment Everett F. The next deadline for this grant is Tue, 02 Jun 2026.	Not published	Varies
Grants for Coordination of Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Child Welfare Services to Tribal Families at Risk of Child Abuse or Neglect US Dept. of Health & Human Services: Administration for Children & Families · Foundation Not published · $225K The Grants for Coordination of Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Child Welfare Services aim to support tribal families at risk of abuse or neglect.	Not published	$225K
Wilton Rancheria Tribe Scholarship Grant Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The Wilton Rancheria Tribe Scholarship, offered by the Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation, supports graduating seniors from the Miwok Native American Tribe.	Not published	$2K
Native Language Immersion Initiative Grant First Nations Development Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: First Nations recognizes that some of our most rural and remote applicants may have imited access to high-speed internet.	Not published	Varies
Tribal Set-Aside Commerce Multifamily Housing Funding · State Not published · Varies Funding opportunity specifically for federally recognized Indian Tribes in Washington State and housing providers serving low-income members of tribal communities.	Not published	Varies
Fiscal Sponsorship Program Unkitawa · Foundation Rolling · Varies By partnering with Unkitawa as your fiscal sponsor, you gain access to:	Rolling	Varies
Rural Community Development Initiative Grants Georgia Municipal Association · Foundation Not published · $50K – $500K The Rural Community Development Initiative Grants aim to support non-profit organizations, low-income rural communities, and federally recognized tribes in enhancing housing and community facilities.	Not published	$50K – $500K
BIE Special Higher Education Program Grant Native Forward Scholars Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The BIE Special Higher Education Program offers financial assistance to American Indian and Alaska Native graduate and professional students enrolled full-time in accredited institutions across various fields.	Not published	Varies
Trauma-Informed Services in Schools Grant FORECAST Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · Foundation Not published · Varies The Trauma-Informed Services in Schools program aims to enhance student access to mental health care through innovative initiatives that connect local schools with trauma support services.	Not published	Varies
Native Arts Fellowship Smithsonian Institution · Foundation Not published · Varies The Native Arts Fellowship supports emerging and mid-career artists to pursue collections research projects that utilize NMAI collections.	Not published	Varies
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: Vtotketv Scholarship Grant Muscogee (Creek) Nation · Foundation Not published · $500 The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation offers the Vtotketv Scholarship to assist Muscogee (Creek) students pursuing certificates in technical/vocational schools.	Not published	$500
Ama OluKai Foundation Grant AMA Olukai Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ama OluKai Foundation Grant supports organizations in Hawai‘i that promote cultural heritage and the Aloha spirit.	Not published	Varies
2023 Homekey Tribal NOFA Department of Housing and Community Development · State Not published · Varies The Department announces the availability of $75 million of Homekey Program grant funding through this Round 3 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Tribal Entities.	Not published	Varies
Anchorum Master of Science in Nursing Scholarship Anchorum Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $18K	Not published	Up to $18K

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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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