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 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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BIE Internship Funding for STEM Students Grant Native Forward Scholars Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The BIE Internship Funding for STEM Students, offered by the Native Forward Scholars Fund, provides financial assistance to Native students for approved internships related to STEM.	Not published	Varies
Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account Grant Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M The Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account supports the protection and enhancement of aquatic lands in Washington State. Established in 1984, it funds projects that improve public access and restore ecological health.	Not published	Up to $1M
Conservation Challenge Platform (Decentralized Conservation Genomics Funding) Biocomplexity Survival Alliance · Foundation Rolling · Varies Decentralized, crowdfunded platform enabling community-led conservation genomics research projects focused on endangered and culturally relevant species in partnership with Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities.	Rolling	Varies
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: Kenneth Sourjohn Sr. Scholarship Grant Muscogee (Creek) Nation · Foundation Not published · $500 The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation offers the Kenneth Sourjohn Sr. Scholarship to assist enrolled citizens in pursuing higher education.	Not published	$500
FIRST x AISES Scholarship American Indian Science and Engineering Society · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarships for Native Students in STEM fields AISES recognizes education as a means of empowerment, personal growth, and fosters the diversity Indigenous students will bring to STEM landscapes.	Not published	Varies
Housing Preservation Grant Program Affordable Housing Management Association - Northern CA and HI · Foundation Not published · $50K – $12.2M USDA is seeking applications for grants to repair or rehabilitate homes, rental properties or cooperatives for people in rural areas with low or very low incomes.	Not published	$50K – $12.2M
Notice of Intent to Publish a Forecast for EmbraceHealth Clinical Research Network to Reduce Health Disparities – Research Sites National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for the EmbraceHealth Clinical Research Network.	Forecast	Varies
Good Relatives Collaborative Grants Good Relatives Collaborative · Foundation Not published · $50K – $100K The Good Relatives Collaborative Grants, funded by the Bush Foundation, aim to empower grassroots and Native-led organizations across Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and the 23 Native nations.	Not published	$50K – $100K
NASA Microplastics Research and Education Center - MIRO Award Alaska Pacific University · Foundation Not published · $5M The Microplastics Research and Education Center will explore and detect microplastics in: Building capacity of Alaska and Arctic Waterways Analytics (AAWA) lab at APU for microplastics detection and remote sensing ocean surface anomalies…	Not published	$5M
Mellon Native American Scholars Initiative (NASI) Summer Undergraduate Internships Grant American Philosophical Society · Foundation Not published · $3K The Mellon Native American Scholars Initiative (NASI) offers a unique opportunity for three undergraduate interns to engage in research and career exploration in Indigenous Studies.	Not published	$3K
Tribal Energy Plan Grant Grid Alternatives · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Application funds are fully subscribed for the current grant cycle. GRID Alternatives’ and the National Tribal Program has worked since 2010 to help tribal communities across the United States achieve their renewable energy goals.	Not published	Varies
Radical Imagination Grant NDN Collective Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Support for Indigenous artists, culture bearers and storytellers to imagine, design and create projects that propose solutions to intractable societal problems.	Not published	Varies
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: Fostering Care Scholarship Grant Muscogee (Creek) Nation · Foundation Not published · $500 The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation offers the Fostering Care Scholarship to support Mvskoke students who have been in the foster care system.	Not published	$500
Sinew Fund Grants Racing Magpie · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Sinew Fund Grants, supported by Racing Magpie, empower Oceti Sakowin visual creatives in the U.S. to engage their communities through innovative, artist-led projects.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Brave Heart Fellowship Grant The Aspen Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Brave Heart Fellowship, initiated by the Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute, empowers Native youth aged 18-24 to lead in environmental justice and food sovereignty efforts.	Not published	Varies
Klamath Basin Salmon Restoration RFP National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Klamath River Basin is an ecosystem of national and regional significance. The U.S. Department of the Interior has designated it as a “Treasured Landscape” – a place that encompasses America's natural resources and cultural heritage.	Not published	Varies
Kamehameha Schools - Grant Award Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture · Foundation Not published · $1.1M Fulfill Pauahi's desire to create educational opportunities for Native Hawaiians.	Not published	$1.1M
Bill Taylor Scholarship Endowment Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K At the North Carolina Community Foundation, we bring together generous people and connect them to causes and organizations they care about.	Not published	$1K
Indigenous Communities Fund United Way of King County · Foundation Not published · $1M United Way of King County's Indigenous Communities Fund honors and invests in King County's Indigenous communities through participatory grantmaking.	Not published	$1M
OTF: System Innovations Grant Ontario Trillium Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $250K The Ontario Trillium Foundation's System Innovations Grant aims to strengthen community systems for youth, particularly Indigenous and Black youth, through collaborative initiatives.	Not published	Up to $250K
Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) Fellowship: California Native Youth Collective Grant The Aspen Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) Fellowship empowers Native youth leaders aged 18-24 through tailored training in sovereignty, leadership, and advocacy.	Not published	Varies
Cultural Capital Fellowship First Peoples Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies A yearlong program that offers financial and technical support to culture bearers and artists to further their work of passing on ancestral knowledge within their Native communities.	Not published	Varies
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: Eunice Gene Smith Abbott Legacy Healthcare Scholarship Grant Muscogee (Creek) Nation · Foundation Not published · $2K The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation offers the Eunice Gene Smith Abbott Legacy Healthcare Scholarship to support Muscogee (Creek) students pursuing careers in healthcare.	Not published	$2K
Food Sovereignty Fund Na'ah Illahee Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Food Sovereignty Grant seeks to support the hunter, gatherer, and grower way of life by funding Native organizations and individuals who preserve and practice these traditions.	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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