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.
Mardag Foundation: Food Access Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Mardag Foundation Amount: Up to US $500,000 Last Updated: February 05, 2026 Summary Overview Note: Applications for our Food Access…
Overview Begun in 1969, Mardag Foundation has continued the legacy of its founder, Agnes Ober, who overcame poverty in her early life and whose charitable spirit led her to create a permanent means…
Marjorie A. Rifenburg Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley Amount: Up to US $4,000 Last Updated: January 07, 2026 Summary Easily learn more about the…
Mary H. Rice Scholarship Fund for Native Students Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Boreal Waters Community Foundation Amount: US $8,000 - US $9,000 Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The Mary H.…
Master Artist and Apprentice Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Alaska State Council on the Arts Last Updated: January 17, 2026 Summary The Master Artist and Apprentice Grant, offered by the Alaska State…
Matching Awards Program Program Focus: Community Engagement and Stewardship Activities that Connect People to Forests Geographic Scope: National Frequency: 2 times per year Eligibility: - Nonprofit…
Matthew Tobin Cappetta Archaeological Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Society for American Archaeology Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: October 02, 2025 Summary The Matthew Tobin Cappetta…
MCF Snowbird Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The MCF Snowbird Fund, managed by the Montana Community…
McInnes Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sally Brown McInnes and John "Mac" McInnes Charitable Trust Amount: US $20,000 - US $35,000 Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Summary The McInnes…
McKnight Culture Bearers Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Indigenous Roots Amount: US $25,000 Last Updated: December 03, 2025 Summary The McKnight Culture Bearers Fellowship, a collaboration…
Melba Bayers Meyer Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Melba Bayers Meyer Charitable Trust Last Updated: November 16, 2025 Summary The Melba Bayers Meyer Charitable Trust, established…
Mellon Foundation Native American Scholars Initiative (NASI) Archives Training Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Philosophical Society Amount: Up to US $1,005,750 Last Updated: January…
Mellon Foundation Native American Scholars Initiative (NASI) Digital Knowledge Sharing Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Philosophical Society Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: November…
Mellon Foundation Native American Scholars Initiative (NASI) Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Philosophical Society Amount: US $75,750 Last Updated: December 08, 2025…
Mellon Foundation Native American Scholars Initiative (NASI) Predoctoral Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Philosophical Society Amount: US $40,000 Last Updated: January 29, 2026…
Mellon Native American Scholars Initiative (NASI) Summer Undergraduate Internships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: American Philosophical Society Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: November 28, 2025…
Merata Mita Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Sundance Institute Last Updated: October 10, 2025 Summary The Merata Mita Fellowship, offered by the Sundance Institute, honors the legacy of…
Microgrant Funding for CA Fire Relief Efforts Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Aspen Institute Inc Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: October 21, 2025 Summary The Microgrant Funding for CA Fire Relief…
Mihsihkinaahkwa Pow Wow Fund Overview: A fund established to help with expenses for the Mihsihkinaahkwa Pow Wow, a cultural event celebrating Native American heritage and traditions. Geographic…
Miller Indigenous Economic Development Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Native Forward Scholars Fund Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Miller Indigenous Economic Development…