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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Osage Nation/Aristocrat Gaming Scholarship Osage Nation Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K	Not published	$10K
Munartet Project (Alaska) National Assembly of State Arts Agencies Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Promote education programs through integration of arts and culture into teaching	Not published	Varies
National Housing Trust Fund Program (NHTF) Commerce Multifamily Housing Funding · State Not published · Varies The National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) program was established by Congress under Title I of the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. Supports affordable multifamily rental housing development.	Not published	Varies
Water is Life Fund The Digdeep Right to Water Project · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Water is Life Fund supports community-led water projects designed to fund creative, high-impact solutions developed by local change makers that provide access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) to people in the United States, U.S.…	Rolling	Varies
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: Daniel/Dunzy Community Initiative Scholarship Grant Muscogee (Creek) Nation · Foundation Not published · $500 The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation's Daniel/Dunzy Community Initiative Scholarship aims to support Muscogee (Creek) Nation citizens pursuing higher education.	Not published	$500
Indigenous Lifeways Fund Na'ah Illahee Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Dedicated to supporting Indigenous-led projects that foster healing, promote environmental justice, and uplift traditional knowledge in communities.	Not published	Varies
Healthy Alaska Natives Foundation Grant Programs Healthy Alaska Natives Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Healthy Alaska Natives Foundation (HANF) provides grant funding to support Alaska Native people, Tribes, and Tribal Health Organizations in pursuit of the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium's (ANTHC's) vision that Alaska Native…	Not published	Varies
American Indian Education Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Indian Education Scholarship at Montana State University supports American Indian or Alaska Native students pursuing higher education.	Not published	Varies
Ho'ākea Source Grant The Andy Warhol Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $10K The Ho'ākea Source Grant supports the Pu'uhonua Society by promoting projects that honor the perspectives of Hawai'i residents.	Not published	$2K – $10K
Klamath River Fund: Community Impact Grant - Requests $10,000 - $50,000 Humboldt Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _Please note: After you submit your application, you may be contacted asking for additional information or documentation should it be deemed necessary._ Thriving, Healthy, Just, Equitable.	Not published	Varies
Bristol Bay Foundation Native Place Names Grant Program Bristol Bay Foundation · Foundation Rolling · $8K The Bristol Bay Foundation Grant Program's Native Place Names Grant supports documenting and preserving Indigenous place names in the Bristol Bay region; eligible entities submit proposals online.	Rolling	$8K
Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation Native American Graduate Fellowship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation Native American Graduate Fellowship supports graduate students at Montana State University who are enrolled members of a Montana tribe.	Not published	Varies
Advancing Tribal Conservation Easements Grant First Nations Development Institute · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Advancing Tribal Conservation Easements Grant, offered by First Nations Development Institute, supports tribal acquisitions of conservation easements, which are legal agreements that protect cultural and conservation values.	Not published	Up to $50K
Shirley Ann Mesher Scholarship Grant Central Alabama Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Established in 1987 by community leaders, the Central Alabama Community Foundation serves the River Region counties of Lowndes, Macon, and Montgomery.	Not published	Varies
Native Language Revitalization Grant Minnesota Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K Federal Charter Schools Program (CSP) Grant The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) received a grant from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) to increase charter school quality and authorizer accountability.	Not published	Up to $500K
Southwest Intervention Fund Grant National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States · Foundation Not published · $3K – $10K The Southwest Intervention Fund, managed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, supports preservation efforts of traditional cultures across Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, West Texas, and Utah.	Not published	$3K – $10K
CRST Wicozani Wiwokiaye Oyate Scholarship for Nursing Grant South Dakota Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies CRST Wicozani Wiwokiaye Oyate Scholarship for Nursing To provide financial support to Native American students pursuing a registered nursing degree.	Not published	Varies
Arrell M. Gibson Award Grant Western History Association · Foundation Not published · $500 The Arrell M. Gibson Award, presented by the Western History Association, honors the best essay on Native American history published in the last calendar year.	Not published	$500
RFP-26-HHL-004: Grant for Community Capacity Building (Statewide) Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands · State Not published · Varies Grant funding to strengthen organizational and community capacity for nonprofits serving Native Hawaiian homestead communities. Supports development of nonprofit infrastructure and capabilities.	Not published	Varies
Native Performing Arts Program First Peoples Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Designed to support Native performing artists—emerging and established—in developing and enhancing their artistic skills and knowledge.	Not published	Varies
Wildhorse Foundation: Rapid Response Grant Wildhorse Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Wildhorse Foundation offers a Rapid Response Grant for urgent needs throughout the year, with no set application deadline. Typically, one grant of up to $1,500 is awarded annually, adhering to the same guidelines as full grants.	Not published	Up to $2K
Alaska Children's Trust Alaska Native Culture Grant Alaska Children's Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies ACT's Alaska Native Culture Grant supports Alaska nonprofits and tribal organizations delivering culturally grounded programming for children and families (e.g., the 2024 award to Norton Sound Health Corporation for Camp Mamittuq).	Not published	Varies
NSHC Scholarships Norton Sound Health Corporation · Foundation Not published · Varies Financial aid to assist students toward their education goals	Not published	Varies
Anishinabe Fund Grant Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Anishinabe Fund Grant, offered by the Boreal Waters Community Foundation, aims to promote Anishinabe knowledge and culture in community improvement projects.	Not published	$5K – $10K

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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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