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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Ida Halpern Fellowship and Award Grant Society for Ethnomusicology · Foundation Not published · $5K The Ida Halpern Fellowship and Award, offered by the Society for Ethnomusicology, supports research on Native American music in the U.S. and Canada.	Not published	$5K
Henry Luce Foundation: American Art Program Responsive Grants The Henry Luce Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K – $1M The Henry Luce Foundation's American Art Program offers responsive grants to support projects in art museums that encourage creative expression and public dialogue.	Not published	$10K – $1M
Grant for Disaster Preparedness / Mitigation Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands · State Not published · Varies DHHL grant funding for disaster preparedness and mitigation statewide. Part of the Native Hawaiian Development Program Plan, available to nonprofit organizations that demonstrate a purpose to benefit Native Hawaiians.	Not published	Varies
Jim Bourque Scholarship Grant Arctic Institute of North America (AINA) · Foundation Not published · $1K The Jim Bourque Scholarship honors the legacy of Hon. James W. Bourque, a prominent Cree and Métis figure.	Not published	$1K
Young Natural Resource Professionals Cohort in the Northern Great Plains First Nations Development Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies Founded in 1980, First Nations Development Institute began its national grantmaking program in 1993.	Not published	Varies
Jack Cassidy Scholarship Endowment Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jack Cassidy Scholarship Endowment, offered by Montana State University, supports American Indian and Alaska Native students pursuing a degree in engineering.	Not published	Varies
Rural Community Investment Fund (RCIF) Idaho Commerce Grants · State Not published · Varies Finances infrastructure improvements in Idaho's rural communities with a focus on business development and job creation.	Not published	Varies
Snoqualmie Tribal Organization Grant - Environmental Education Snoqualmie Tribal Organization · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Snoqualmie Tribal Organization Grant for Environmental Education offers up to $50,000 to 501c3 nonprofit organizations in Washington State. Since 2010, the Snoqualmie Tribe has donated over $8 million to various nonprofits.	Not published	Up to $50K
WPLC Staff Attorney Position Water Protector Legal Collective · Foundation Not published · $65K – $83K WPLC is an Indigenous-led nonprofit law firm and advocacy organization providing legal support and advocacy for Indigenous Peoples and Original Nations, the Earth, and frontline environmental justice communities protecting sacred lands and…	Not published	$65K – $83K
RFP-26-HHL-003: Grant for Program Implementation located in Existing Homesteads (Statewide) Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands · State Not published · Varies Grant funding for program implementation within existing Hawaiian homesteads. Supports community programs and services benefiting Native Hawaiian homestead residents.	Not published	Varies
RFP-27-HHL-002: Building Sustainable Community Economic Enterprises (Statewide) Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands · State Not published · Varies Grant program to support nonprofit organizations in building sustainable community economic enterprises that benefit native Hawaiians. Part of DHHL's Native Hawaiian Development Program Plan implementation.	Not published	Varies
Aerospace Career Enhancement (ACE) Scholarship Grant Native Forward Scholars Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Aerospace Career Enhancement (ACE) Scholarship is designed for eligible American Indian and Alaska Native students pursuing engineering and high-demand degrees in Washington state.	Not published	Up to $10K
Tourist Information Center (TIC) Grant Program Travel Wisconsin · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Tourist Information Center (TIC) Grant Program, funded by Travel Wisconsin, supports nonprofit tourism organizations, municipalities, and Native American tribes in operating regional tourist information centers.	Not published	Up to $15K
Wicahpi Olowan (WO) Music Program First Peoples Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies A vibrant initiative based in Kyle, South Dakota, on the Pine Ridge Reservation that supports Indigenous musicians, singers, songwriters, and producers.	Not published	Varies
Weaving Kinship Grant First Peoples Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Native Arts Ecology Building is a powerful tool that enables us to extend our impact beyond individual artists by supporting Native nonprofit organizations, artist collectives, and Native Community Development Financial Institutions…	Not published	Varies
Haginaa Kidul (Helping to Grow) Vocational Training Scholarship Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association APICDA · Foundation Rolling · Up to $2K Scholarship providing financial support for vocational training programs on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis.	Rolling	Up to $2K
Klamath River Fund: Community Impact Grant - Requests over $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
Master Artist and Apprentice Grant Alaska State Council on the Arts · Foundation Not published · Varies The Master Artist and Apprentice Grant, offered by the Alaska State Council on the Arts, aims to preserve traditional Alaska Native art forms through apprenticeships.	Not published	Varies
Changemaker Fellowship NDN Collective Inc · Foundation Not published · $75K – $150K A program mentioned in NDN Collective's grant offerings menu, but no detailed information provided in the source material.	Not published	$75K – $150K
Hana Ola Healthcare Careers Scholarship NA Pu'uwai Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies To support and inspire the future healthcare workforce of Hawai'i by investing in the next generation of healthcare professionals who understand the unique needs and values of island communities.	Not published	Varies
Dennis and Phyllis Washington Native American Graduate Fellowship Grant Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Dennis and Phyllis Washington Native American Graduate Fellowship offers vital financial assistance to Native American students pursuing graduate degrees at accredited U.S. universities.	Not published	Up to $10K
SMF: Oregon Tribal Grants Spirit Mountain Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Spirit Mountain Foundation provides funding to Oregon's nine federally recognized tribes through the Oregon Tribal Grants program.	Not published	Up to $100K
Sloan Scholars Program Grant University of Montana · Foundation Not published · $20K – $40K The Sloan Scholars Program at the University of Montana supports Indigenous graduate students in STEM fields through competitive funding. Established in 2005, it aims to increase the number of Indigenous scholars earning advanced degrees.	Not published	$20K – $40K
Tribal Arts Grant (Washington) National Assembly of State Arts Agencies Inc · Foundation Not published · From $18K	Not published	From $18K

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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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