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.
Native American Preparedness Tribal Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: California Department of Fish and Wildlife Last Updated: July 21, 2025 Summary The Native American Preparedness Tribal Grant, offered…
Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) (S06 Clinical Trial Optional) The purpose of theNative American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) program is to fund federally-recognized…
Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) Planning Grants (R34 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed) The purpose of the Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) Planning Grants program…
Native American Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Mendocino County Inc. Last Updated: October 20, 2025 Summary The Native American Scholarship Fund, established by…
Native American Scholarships Funder: Santa Fe Community College Foundation Geographic Scope: Northern New Mexico, US Purpose Supporting Indigenous students pursuing associate degrees and/or…
Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institutions (NASNTI) STEM Grant Overview: A federally funded program designed to create three new STEM Programs, strengthen math support, and strengthen STEM…
Native Artist Professional Development Overview: Professional development programs and resources designed to support Native artists in advancing their careers and skills. Geographic Scope: United…
Native Arts & Culture Foundation - LIFT Program Program Name: LIFT – Early Career Support for Native Artists Purpose: Provides critical support to early career Native artists with one-year awards to…
Native Arts & Cultures Foundation: LIFT Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Native Arts & Cultures Foundation Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary The Native Arts & Cultures…
Native Arts and Heritage Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Creative West Amount: US $2,500 Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Summary Overview Note: This is not a project-based grant. This is an…
Native Arts Ecology Building Grant Overview: A grant program focused on building and strengthening the Indigenous arts ecosystem and creating greater access to resources Native artists need to…
Overview The Native Arts Fellowship supports emerging and mid-career artists to pursue collections research projects that utilize NMAI collections. Artists may access both object and archival…
Native Cultures Fund Grants Overview: The Native Cultures Fund (NCF) supports the transmission of knowledge between generations through renaissance of California Native art, culture, sacred sites,…
Native Entrepreneur in Residence Program Amount: $12,000 stipend per participant; CDFI financing up to $150,000 investment in graduating businesses Status: Active/Ongoing (launched 2014) Geographic…
Native Farmer Professional Cohort Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: First Nations Development Institute Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: July 18, 2025 Summary The Native Farmer Professional Cohort Grant,…
Native Farmers in Residence Program Amount: $3,000 stipend per farmer over one-year tenure Status: Active/Ongoing (inaugural program launched) Geographic Scope: New Mexico (central/northern region)…
Native Forward Community Impact Research Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Native Forward Scholars Fund Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Native Forward Community Impact Research Funding…
Native Forward CPA Examination Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Native Forward Scholars Fund Last Updated: December 01, 2025 Summary The Native Forward CPA Examination Funding provides crucial…
Native Forward Direct Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Native Forward Scholars Fund Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Native Forward Direct Scholarship supports American Indian and…
Native Forward Scholars Fund Internship Assistance Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Native Forward Scholars Fund Last Updated: January 18, 2026 Summary The Native Forward Scholars Fund Internship…