Grants for Native Americans

Last updated October 19, 2026

Grantable tracks 721 active grants for native americans in its free grants database, drawn from 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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The Ashley Bryan Fellowships Grant Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ashley Bryan Fellowships, offered by the Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance, provide crucial support to emerging Maine writers facing barriers in professional literary spaces.	Not published	Varies
HOME American Rescue Plan Program (HOME-ARP) Tribal Applicants Grant California Department of Housing and Community Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $16M The HOME-ARP Tribal Applicants program aims to assist individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness by providing them with essential support services and permanent housing solutions.	Not published	Up to $16M
Native Voices Rising Common Counsel Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $30K Native Voices Rising is a collaborative partnership between Native Americans in Philanthropy and Common Counsel Foundation supporting Native-led organizing and advocacy efforts.	Not published	$10K – $30K
AISES Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Foundation Scholarship Grant American Indian Science and Engineering Society · Foundation Not published · $3K The AISES Burlington Northern Santa Fe Foundation Scholarship supports Native students pursuing degrees in STEM fields.	Not published	$3K
McInnes Charitable Trust Grant McInnes S and J Char Tr · Foundation Not published · $20K – $35K The McInnes Charitable Trust, founded by Sally and John McInnes, aims to support organizations in Colorado focused on animal welfare, children's health, education, and empowerment.	Not published	$20K – $35K
Eastern Band of Cherokees Community Foundation: Unrestricted Fund Grant North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K The Eastern Band of Cherokees Community Foundation's Unrestricted Fund provides vital support for local nonprofit organizations serving tribal members in several counties.	Not published	$500 – $1K
Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Grant Region 2 Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Grant, offered by the Region 2 Arts Council, supports artists who are enrolled tribal members and descendants residing in specific Minnesota counties.	Not published	Up to $1K
Leo Niessen, Jr. Charitable Trust Grant Leo Niessen Jr Charitable Tr-Main · Foundation Not published · Varies The Leo Niessen, Jr. Charitable Trust Grant supports qualified 501(c)(3) organizations engaged in charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational activities.	Not published	Varies
Land & Water Defense Fund (LWDF) The Conservation Alliance · Foundation Rolling · Up to $50K The majority of awards focus on these categories: Established to support organizations strategically confronting efforts that would diminish the public lands system.	Rolling	Up to $50K
CPF Capacity Building Grant Colorado Plateau Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $25K The Colorado Plateau Foundation (CPF) provides capacity-building grants ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 to Native-led organizations on the Colorado Plateau.	Not published	$1K – $25K
Domestic Violence Housing Grant (State of Utah Office for Victims of Crime) Utah Navajo Health System Inc · Foundation Not published · $200K Housing is identified as the first critical need for domestic violence victims. By assisting in finding stable housing, many other problems can be resolved.	Not published	$200K
Rapid Response Grant Colorado Plateau Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $10K CPF's rapid response grants support Native-led organizations responding to critical and urgent needs and unforeseen opportunities in the Colorado Plateau region.	Rolling	Up to $10K
AISES Indian Motorcycle Vocational Trade Scholarship Grant American Indian Science and Engineering Society · Foundation Not published · $2K The AISES Indian Motorcycle Vocational Trade Scholarship, funded by the American Indian Science and Engineering Society, aims to support full-time students enrolled in vocational or certificate programs in various fields such as welding…	Not published	$2K
HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) – Tribal Applicants (CA) Grant California Department of Housing and Community Development · Foundation Not published · Varies The HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) for Tribal Applicants in California offers funding to support affordable housing initiatives. This program accepts applications until September 24, 2025, or until funds are exhausted.	Not published	Varies
Socially Disadvantaged Groups Grant (SDGG) - USDA Cooperative Development Foundation · Foundation Not published · $175K	Not published	$175K
YCF: William S. Anheuser Charitable Fund Grant Youthbridge Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: While The William S. Anheuser Charitable Fund accepts grant applications by invitation only, we welcome inquiries._ The William S. Anheuser Charitable Fund, a Donor-Advised Fund of YouthBridge Community Foundation, follows the…	Not published	Varies
AISES Google Scholarship Listed by American Indian Science and Engineering Society · Foundation Not published · Varies AISES is a national nonprofit organization focused on substantially increasing the representation of Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies and careers.	Not published	Varies
American Indian Services: Trade Scholarship Grant American Indian Services · Foundation Not published · $3K The American Indian Services: Trade Scholarship offers financial support for American Indian and Alaska Native students pursuing trade education.	Not published	$3K
Our Ancestors' Echoes Language Scholarship Grant Sealaska Heritage Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies The Our Ancestors' Echoes Language Scholarship, administered by Sealaska Heritage Institute, supports Alaska Native shareholders and their descendants pursuing language studies.	Not published	Varies
Strengthening the Circle - Native Nonprofit Leadership Program Hopa Mountain Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A Native Nonprofit Leadership Program partnership aimed at building the capacities of experienced and emerging Native-led nonprofit organizations working to improve economic development, education, and social services on or near…	Not published	Varies
Rural Health Transformation Program Funding - Rural Tribal Nations Grant Minnesota Department of Health · Foundation Not published · $150K – $808K Rural Hospital Notice of Grant Opportunity; Rural Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) Notice of Grant Opportunity; Rural Tribal Nations Notice of Grant Opportunity; and Rural Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers/Community…	Not published	$150K – $808K
Blossom Kalama Evans Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Blossom Kalama Evans Memorial Scholarship Fund, established by the family of Blossom Kalama Evans, honors her legacy as a prominent golfer and community advocate in Hilo, Hawaii.	Not published	Varies
Redefining Community Wellness Grants Program - Tribal Cohort Health Resources in Action Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Redefining Community Wellness Grants Program Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) have inadequate access to culturally responsive programming that addresses substance use and are disproportionately affected by policies that do…	Not published	Varies
Lynne Ruth Lafin Elmore Sucher Scholarship 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

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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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