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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Tribal Cultural Council Program Grant Mass Cultural Council · Foundation Not published · $250 – $750 The Tribal Cultural Council Program, administered by the Mass Cultural Council, empowers Tribal Cultural Councils to distribute funds for arts, humanities, and science initiatives within their communities.	Not published	$250 – $750
Radical Imagination Grant NDN Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Supports Indigenous artists, culture bearers, and storytellers to imagine, design, and create projects that propose solutions to societal problems and envision a new, just future.	Not published	Varies
Preconstruction & Technical Assistance Commerce Multifamily Housing Funding · State Not published · Varies Funding for preconstruction activities and technical assistance to support multifamily rental housing development.	Not published	Varies
HOME Rental Development Program Commerce Multifamily Housing Funding · State Not published · Varies The HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) was authorized in 1990 as part of the National Affordable Housing Act. Supports affordable multifamily rental housing development.	Not published	Varies
RFP-27-HHL-003: Improvements to Facilities in Existing Homesteads (Statewide) Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands · State Not published · Varies Grant program for improvements to facilities located in existing Hawaiian homesteads. Statewide opportunity for organizations serving native Hawaiians and homestead communities.	Not published	Varies
Scholarships for Non-Tribal College Students Grant American Indian College Fund · Foundation Not published · $2K – $3K The American Indian College Fund offers scholarships for non-Tribal college students, providing financial support for American Indian and Alaska Native students pursuing higher education at accredited institutions.	Not published	$2K – $3K
Native Performing Arts Live Production Grant (LPG) First Peoples Fund · Foundation Not published · $30K The Native Performing Arts Live Production Grant (LPG) supports Native artists and organizations in staging live performances, fostering cultural expression.	Not published	$30K
Indian Rights Association Fellowship Grant Historical Society of Pennsylvania · Foundation Not published · $3K The Indian Rights Association Fellowship, awarded by the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, supports one month of research residency in Native American studies.	Not published	$3K
Elizabeth Furber Scholarship Grant Native Forward Scholars Fund · Foundation Not published · $100 – $30K The Elizabeth Furber Scholarship honors the legacy of Elizabeth Furber by providing financial assistance to American Indian and Alaska Native female graduate students.	Not published	$100 – $30K
U.S. Department of Education - Native Hawaiian Education Program Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture · Foundation Not published · $350K	Not published	$350K
Pacific Islands Indigenous Science Competition Grant Hawai‘i Sea Grant · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The 2025 Pacific Islands Indigenous Science Competition, hosted by Hawai‘i Sea Grant, invites proposals that center Indigenous methodologies for co-managing coastal and marine resources.	Not published	$10K – $25K
KuuKuupa In Memoriam Endowed Fund 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
Movember: Indigenous Men’s Wellbeing Innovation Initiative Movember Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Movember’s Indigenous Men’s Wellbeing Innovation Initiative will provide grant funding and capacity building opportunities to empower Indigenous-led organisations to develop, implement and evaluate innovative programs/interventions to…	Not published	Varies
CPF Rapid Response Grant Colorado Plateau Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Colorado Plateau Foundation offers the CPF Rapid Response Grant to support Native-led organizations addressing urgent needs in the Colorado Plateau region.	Not published	Up to $10K
Yéego Action Grant Microenterprise Collaborative of Inland · Foundation Not published · $100 – $3K Supports Native artists and culture bearers facing a specific professional opportunity or a hardship hindering their creative practice. The grant offers encouragement to "keep going."	Not published	$100 – $3K
First Nations Futures Program (FNFP) First Alaskans Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies Cohort members are active leaders who are: Fellows are selected based on their unique work and connection with:	Not published	Varies
Arctic Slope Community Foundation Grants Arctic Slope Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Arctic Slope Community Foundation offers grants to enhance the quality of life in Arctic Slope communities.	Not published	Varies
Pokagon Band Grants The Pokagon Fund Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Pokagon Fund, established through a 2000 agreement, supports communities near Band Trust Lands by providing strategic grants aimed at reducing poverty, enhancing education, and promoting community vitality.	Not published	Up to $8K
New York State Folklore COVID-19 Relief Fund New York Folklore Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 Emergency grants to assist folk and traditional artists impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Grants help with specific short-term financial needs including food, medical bills, and rent assistance.	Not published	Up to $500
Native American & Tribal Communities Grant Endowment for Equal Justice · Foundation Not published · Varies A grant program supporting legal aid organizations serving Native American, Alaska Native, and tribal communities across Washington State. The program addresses the unique legal needs of indigenous populations.	Not published	Varies
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: Muscogee (Creek) National Council Scholarship Grant Muscogee (Creek) Nation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation offers financial assistance to enrolled Muscogee (Creek) citizens pursuing advanced degrees.	Not published	$1K
Aawok Georgiana Trull Memorial Scholarship Humboldt Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A scholarship opportunity for Indigenous students administered through the Native Cultures Fund.	Not published	Varies
Mellon Foundation Native American Scholars Initiative (NASI) Postdoctoral Fellowship Grant Listed by American Philosophical Society · Foundation Not published · $76K The Mellon Foundation Native American Scholars Initiative (NASI) Postdoctoral Fellowship offers a nine-month opportunity for recent doctoral graduates, professors, and independent scholars to engage with Indigenous communities.	Not published	$76K
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: Fighting Cancer for Kat Scholarship Grant Muscogee (Creek) Nation · Foundation Not published · $500 The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation offers the Fighting Cancer for Kat Scholarship to assist Muscogee (Creek) Nation students affected by cancer.	Not published	$500

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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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