Grants for Native Americans

Last updated October 19, 2026

Grantable tracks 721 active grants for native americans in its free grants database, drawn from 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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The Radical Imagination Artists Grant NDN Collective Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K The Radical Imagination Artists Grant, funded by Ndn Collective Inc, offers $50,000 grants for one year to individual Indigenous artists, artist cooperatives, and small nonprofits.	Not published	$50K
Post-Secondary Vocational and Technical Program Scholarships Eves Fund for Native American Health Initiatives · Foundation Not published · Varies Eve's Fund provides educational scholarships for young Native Americans attending post-secondary vocational or technical programs. This complements their high school scholarship programs and supports career pathway development.	Not published	Varies
New Commonwealth Fund- Phased Investments The New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies We seek to dismantle the systems of racism across the Commonwealth that have blocked Black, Latino, and Indigenous people, communities, and businesses from fully participating and limited our long-term prosperity.	Not published	Varies
Anne Ray Internship Grant School for Advanced Research (SAR) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Anne Ray Internship at the School for Advanced Research (SAR) offers two nine-month positions for recent college graduates and junior museum professionals.	Not published	Varies
Bob Chavez Scholarship for the Arts Indian Pueblo Cultural Center · Foundation Not published · $3K Named in honor of Manuel "Bob" Chavez of Cochiti Pueblo, who dedicated 50 years as a volunteer teaching art at St. Catherine's Indian School.	Not published	$3K
Exodus Exploration without Boundaries Grant Explorers Club · Foundation Not published · Varies The Exodus Exploration without Boundaries Grant, supported by the Explorers Club and Exodus Adventure Travels, encourages expeditions that enhance our understanding of the world through diverse scientific, cultural, and conservation…	Not published	Varies
David and Cecilia Lee Empower Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The David and Cecilia Lee Empower Scholarship at Montana State University supports American Indian and Alaska Native students pursuing degrees in engineering.	Not published	Varies
Kalispel Charitable Fund Grant Kalispel Tribe of Indians · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kalispel Charitable Fund Grant, established by the Kalispel Tribe of Indians, aims to enhance community welfare in Spokane and Pend Oreille counties through annual contributions of approximately $1 million.	Not published	Varies
Wells Fargo Scholarship for Undergraduates Grant Native Forward Scholars Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Native Forward awards are allocated based on the financial aid information provided by the institution’s Financial Aid Office. Awards can vary, ranging from $100 to $30,000 per academic year.	Not published	Up to $5K
Delaware River Watershed Protection Fund: Catalyst Grants Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $35K The Delaware River Watershed Protection Fund: Catalyst Grants, initiated in 2014 by the Open Space Institute, aims to enhance water resource management and land protection.	Not published	$10K – $35K
Delta Dental Oral Health Diversity Fund Delta Dental of North Carolina · Foundation Not published · $725K	Not published	$725K
Youth Literacy Book Grants Eves Fund for Native American Health Initiatives · Foundation Not published · Varies Eve's Fund provides Magic Tree House book sets to elementary schools on the Navajo Reservation to increase literacy and ignite passion for reading.	Not published	Varies
Indigenous Students' Tuition and Fees Grant Program Metropolitan State College of Denver Alumni Association Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
BIE Professional Examination Funding Grant Native Forward Scholars Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The BIE Professional Examination Funding, provided by Native Forward Scholars Fund in partnership with BIE, offers financial assistance to support Native students in taking professional examinations, including Bar Examination funding.	Not published	Varies
Fuel Assistance Grants (Native American Tribes) Citizens Energy Corporation · Foundation Not published · $200K Direct grants to Native American tribes for fuel assistance programs serving low-income households.	Not published	$200K
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: Senior Scholarship Grant Muscogee (Creek) Nation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation offers a Senior Scholarship aimed at promoting self-sufficiency and community participation among its citizens.	Not published	$1K
EDA Destination Planning and Development Grants Washington Tourism Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies Economic Development Administration (EDA) block grant funds administered to assist tourism industry pandemic recovery. Grants support destination planning and development across Washington's tourism sector.	Not published	Varies
CWF Wildlife Research in Northern Manitoba and Canadian Central Arctic Scholarship Grant Canadian Wildlife Federation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The CWF Indigenous Manitoba Wildlife Fellowship Endowment Fund supports research students dedicated to wildlife conservation in Northern Manitoba.	Not published	Up to $5K
Native American Community Activities and Contributions Grant Freeport McMoran Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Native American Community Activities and Contributions Grant supports tribal community projects that enhance education, health, cultural preservation, economic development, and environmental protection.	Not published	Up to $5K
Rex Foundation General Grants Rex Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Rex Foundation provides grants to organizations working in arts, music, education, environment, indigenous peoples, social justice, and related areas.	Not published	Varies
Community Initiatives Grants/Funding to Local Organizations Eves Fund for Native American Health Initiatives · Foundation Not published · Varies Eve's Fund offers funding to local community organizations that share their vision and values. This is part of their comprehensive community-based approach to supporting Native American health and wellness initiatives.	Not published	Varies
ACBOCI Charitable Grants Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians · Foundation Not published · Varies The ACBOCI Charitable Grants program, offered by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, aims to support local community initiatives.	Not published	Varies
Native Science Fellows Hopa Mountain Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies An innovative cooperative program offering Native American undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to participate in community-based science organizations to increase their engagement in higher education and geosciences careers.	Not published	Varies
Strategic Prevention Framework - Partnerships for Success for Communities/Tribes Grant FORECAST Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis · Foundation Not published · Varies The Strategic Prevention Framework - Partnerships for Success for Communities/Tribes program aims to combat substance use and its consequences by facilitating community-based prevention services.	Not published	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.

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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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