Grants for Native Americans

Last updated October 19, 2026

Grantable tracks 721 active grants for native americans in its free grants database, drawn from federal, 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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Melba Bayers Meyer Charitable Trust Grant MB Meyer Charitable Tr · Foundation Not published · Varies The Melba Bayers Meyer Charitable Trust, established in 1995, supports various charitable causes in Pensacola, Florida, and Alabama. The trust prioritizes organizations that assist children, indigent Native Americans, and neglected animals.	Not published	Varies
RFP-27-HHL-005: Community Capacity Building (Statewide) Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands · State Not published · Varies Grant program focused on building community capacity in existing Hawaiian homesteads. Supports organizational development and strengthening of native Hawaiian communities.	Not published	Varies
Grace Rosness Memorial Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Grace Rosness Memorial Scholarship at Montana State University supports American Indian and Alaska Native students pursuing a degree at the Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship.	Not published	Varies
Indian Land Tenure Foundation - Cultural Awareness Grant Indian Land Tenure Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Indian Land Tenure Foundation (ILTF) offers a Cultural Awareness Grant aimed at revitalizing the cultural and spiritual values related to Indian land.	Not published	Varies
Dow Native American Engineering Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dow Native American Engineering Scholarship, offered by Montana State University, supports American Indian and Alaska Native students pursuing degrees in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.	Not published	Varies
Growing and Sustaining Pathways Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Growing and Sustaining Pathways Scholarship at Montana State University aims to support American Indian students pursuing degrees in the College of Agriculture.	Not published	Varies
NRGNHA General Grant Program Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K Projects that align with NRGNHA's vision and goals of:	Not published	Up to $10K
Hewitt Foundation Grant Hewitt Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hewitt Foundation Grant supports Canadian registered charities focused on health, education, and community development. It emphasizes collaboration to address mental illness, trauma, and research for innovative solutions.	Not published	Varies
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: Sterlin Harjo Scholarship Grant Muscogee (Creek) Nation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation offers the Sterlin Harjo Scholarship to support Muscogee Nation students pursuing careers in film, television, arts, and design.	Not published	$1K
Tribal Carbon Offset Assistance Program grants Grant State of Washington Department of Ecology · State Not published · Up to $1.5M The Tribal Carbon Offset Assistance Program grants are designed to support the development of carbon offset projects on federally recognized Tribal lands in Washington.	Not published	Up to $1.5M
National Science Foundation Scholarship for Archaeological Training Society for American Archaeology · Foundation Not published · Varies Advancing archaeology, preservation, and practice.	Not published	Varies
Tribal Voluntary Bison Inspection Fee Coverage Program Flower Hill Institute · Foundation Rolling · Varies This program provides reimbursement of USDA voluntary bison inspection fees to Native American-owned establishments or those operating on Tribal lands.	Rolling	Varies
Haudenosaunee Confederacy Scholarships The Tewaaraton Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Fish & Wildlife Grants Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $100K The Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation offers Fish & Wildlife Grants to support projects focused on native freshwater fish, wildlife, and their habitats.	Not published	$10K – $100K
Community Donations Grant Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Delta Dental of Wisconsin Foundation aims to enhance oral health access for underserved communities through funding programs, scholarships, and community events.	Not published	Varies
Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) - Mahina Exhibit Project Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture · Foundation Not published · $99K The project addresses low science and math proficiency achievement rates for Native Hawaiian students by designing more relevant STEM learning activities that connect to indigenous Hawaiian knowledge and culture.	Not published	$99K
Beth N. Rom-Rymer Dissertation Research Awards for Native Psychology Students Grant American Psychological Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The Beth N. Rom-Rymer Dissertation Research Awards support Native psychology students conducting dissertation research in any psychological topic.	Not published	$3K
Knowing, Living and Loving Our Cultures Fund First Alaskans Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Community Self-Determination Grant NDN Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $200K Significant, flexible, multi-year funding supporting community-based and community-driven sustainable solutions in defense, development, and decolonization of Indigenous peoples and lands.	Not published	$200K
FY 2025 EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs Economic Development Administration · Federal Not published · $100K – $30M PLEASE FIND THE NOFO IN THE 'DOCUMENTS' SECTION OF THIS POST This opportunity has been updated as of September 17, 2025 Program Overview: EDA has authority to provide grants to meet the full range of communities’ and regions’ economic…	Not published	$100K – $30M
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Scholarship Grant Native Forward Scholars Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies 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	Varies
Matthew Tobin Cappetta Archaeological Scholarship Grant Society for American Archaeology · Foundation Not published · $3K The Matthew Tobin Cappetta Archaeological Scholarship, offered by the Society for American Archaeology, supports graduate students focusing on the archaeology or ethnoarchaeology of the American Southwest and South American Andes.	Not published	$3K
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: Gen1 Scholarship Grant Muscogee (Creek) Nation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation offers the Gen1 Scholarship to assist first-generation Muscogee (Creek) students in pursuing higher education.	Not published	$1K
AISES National Conference Travel Scholarship Grant American Indian Science and Engineering Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The AISES National Conference Travel Scholarship provides financial support for full-time students in STEM fields to attend the annual conference.	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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