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 Forward Student Access Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Native Forward Scholars Fund Last Updated: December 09, 2025 Summary The Native Forward Student Access Funding supports American…
Native Forward Student Relief Funding Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Native Forward Scholars Fund Last Updated: January 02, 2026 Summary Overview Native Forward awards are allocated based on the…
Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants (2026) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Amount: US $50,000 - US $150,000 Last Updated: March 01, 2026 Summary The Native…
Overview _NOTE: First Nations recognizes that some of our most rural and remote applicants may have imited access to high-speed internet. Any exceptions to use of the online system must be made at…
Native Language Revitalization Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Department of Education Amount: Up to US $500,000 Last Updated: January 21, 2026 Summary Overview Federal Charter Schools Program…
Native Nation Rebuilders Program Overview: A two-year, cohort-based leadership training experience for Indigenous changemakers designed to strengthen Native leadership and equip participants with…
Native Performing Arts Fellowship (NPA) Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: First Peoples Fund Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: July 20, 2025 Summary The Native Performing Arts Fellowship…
Native Performing Arts Live Production Grant (LPG) Status: ACTIVE Funder: First Peoples Fund Amount: US $30,000 Last Updated: July 14, 2025 Summary The Native Performing Arts Live Production Grant…
Native Performing Arts Live Production Grantees Program Overview: A grants program for Native performing arts live productions that celebrates Native excellence in performing arts. Geographic Scope:…
Native Performing Arts Program Overview: Designed to support Native performing artists—emerging and established—in developing and enhancing their artistic skills and knowledge. Geographic Scope:…
Native Science Fellows Overview: An innovative cooperative program offering Native American undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to participate in community-based science organizations…
Native Voices Endowment Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Endangered Language Fund Inc Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: September 16, 2025 Summary The Native Voices Endowment Grants, managed by the…
Native Voices Rising Overview: A collaborative grantmaking initiative led by Common Counsel Foundation and Native Americans in Philanthropy. Since 2012, Native Voices Rising has been committed to…
Native Voices Rising Overview: Native Voices Rising is a collaborative partnership between Native Americans in Philanthropy and Common Counsel Foundation supporting Native-led organizing and advocacy…
Native Voices Rising Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Common Counsel Foundation Last Updated: June 13, 2025 Summary Native Voices Rising (NVR) offers grants to empower Native-led grassroots…
Native Youth and Culture Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: First Nations Development Institute Amount: US $20,000 - US $60,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2025 Summary The Native Youth and Culture…
Navajo Nation Chapter - Community Contributions Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Freeport-Mcmoran Copper & Gold Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: April 03, 2025 Summary The Navajo Nation…
NAYA Scholarship Fund Overview: The NAYA Scholarship Fund helps eliminate financial barriers and gives Native students the opportunity to succeed in post-secondary education. The fund provides…
NDU Foundation Ethnic Minority Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Dakota United Foundation Last Updated: February 21, 2026 Summary The NDU Foundation Ethnic Minority Scholarship supports…
Netflix Producers Program Funder: IllumiNative Inc in partnership with Netflix Overview: A year-long training program designed to support Native producers in advancing their careers in the…