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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American Indian Medical Scholarship The National Society of the Colonial · Foundation Not published · Varies Scholarship offered by the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America.	Not published	Varies
CIRI Foundation: Jump Start Award The CIRI Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The CIRI Foundation is a private foundation established in 1982 by the ANCSA Corporation Cook Inlet Region, Inc. Board of Directors.	Not published	Varies
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 AmeriCorps State and National Native Nations Grants Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 AmeriCorps State and National Native Nations Grants aim to enhance community engagement and service through AmeriCorps programs.	Not published	Varies
Section 4 Capacity Building for Community Development and Affordable Housing Program Requestfor Proposals – Rural and Tribal Communities Enterprise Community Partners Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies As part of our ongoing commitment to community development and the development and preservation of affordable housing in underserved communities, Enterprise is pleased to announce an open call for Section 4 Capacity Building grant funding.	Not published	Varies
PNM Pueblo Relief 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
MSU/Big Ten Fund for Safe & Healthy Kids Endowment Grant Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The MSU/Big Ten Fund for Safe & Healthy Kids Endowment, established in 2013 by Michigan State University, provides grants to enhance child safety and success.	Not published	Up to $8K
Grant for Program Implementation located in Existing Homesteads Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands · State Not published · Varies DHHL grant funding for program implementation located in existing homesteads statewide. Part of the Native Hawaiian Development Program Plan, available to nonprofit organizations that demonstrate a purpose to benefit Native Hawaiians.	Not published	Varies
NextEra Energy (NEE) Foundation Scholarship Grant Native Forward Scholars Fund · Foundation Not published · $5K 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	$5K
Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship Grant Smithsonian Institution · Foundation Not published · $120K The Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship at the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) offers a unique opportunity for recent graduates in conservation.	Not published	$120K
South Dakota Wildlife Action Plan - Rare Species Game Fish & Parks Grants · State Not published · Varies Assesses the health of South Dakota's fish and wildlife and associated habitats. Outlines actions to help conserve them for the long term.	Not published	Varies
HOIHI Grant Program for Native Hawaiian Organizations (361722) Interior Business Center · Foundation Not published · $75K – $200K The HOIHI Grant Program, administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, supports Native Hawaiian organizations in promoting culturally grounded tourism.	Not published	$75K – $200K
Yéego Action Grant First Peoples Fund · Foundation Rolling · Varies This program offers grants for individual Native artists and culture bearers who are in need of quick financial assistance for an artistic opportunity, emergency situation and/or sudden unanticipated expense related to their art practice…	Rolling	Varies
Ka'iulani Home For Girls Trust Scholarship Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ka'iulani Home For Girls Trust Scholarship supports females of Hawaiian ancestry who are college freshmen or sophomores with a minimum GPA of 3.3.	Not published	Varies
Native Artist Professional Development First Peoples Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Professional development programs and resources designed to support Native artists in advancing their careers and skills.	Not published	Varies
Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund Grant The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians · Foundation Not published · $150 – $10K The Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund, established by the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians, has distributed over $16.3 million in grants since 1999.	Not published	$150 – $10K
Native Voices Rising Native Americans in Philanthropy · Foundation Not published · Varies A collaborative grantmaking initiative led by Common Counsel Foundation and Native Americans in Philanthropy.	Not published	Varies
Cultural Capital (CC) Fellowship Grant First Peoples Fund · Foundation Not published · $10K The Cultural Capital Fellowship offers $10,000 grants to Native artists and culture bearers dedicated to community outreach and cultural preservation.	Not published	$10K
Wells Fargo American Indian Scholarship Grant Native Forward Scholars Fund · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K 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	$3K – $5K
Indigenous Climate and Just Transition Fund NDN Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A major philanthropic endeavor and regranting vehicle to ensure Indigenous-led frontline organizations are prioritized in federal investments such as the Inflation Reduction Act.	Not published	Varies
Cyprus Tohono Corporation Four Year Scholarship Grant Freeport McMoran Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Cyprus Tohono Corporation Four Year Scholarship, funded by Freeport-McMoRan, supports Tohono O’odham Nation members in Arizona pursuing higher education.	Not published	Varies
Native Forward CPA Examination Funding Grant Native Forward Scholars Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Native Forward CPA Examination Funding provides crucial financial assistance to American Indians and Alaska Natives for covering the costs associated with the CPA examination.	Not published	Varies
Katrin Lamon Fellowship 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
Indigenous Students Tuition and Fees Grant Program Metropolitan State University of Denver Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Climate Innovation Grant The Hopi Foundation Lomasumi'nangwtukwsiwmani · Foundation Not published · Varies Projects must address climate change challenges in one of these key areas: Support innovative ideas and efforts of the Hopi & Tewa community in tackling climate change challenges while preserving and nurturing the land and adapting to…	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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