Grants for Native Americans

Last updated August 22, 2026

There are currently 730 active grants for native americans in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
State	South Dakota Wildlife Action Plan - Rare Species	Game Fish & Parks Grants	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	HOIHI Grant Program for Native Hawaiian Organizations (361722)	Interior Business Center	Rolling	$75K – $200K
Foundation	Yéego Action Grant	First Peoples Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Ka'iulani Home For Girls Trust Scholarship Grant	Hawaii Community Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Native Artist Professional Development	First Peoples Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund Grant	The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians	Rolling	$150 – $10K
Foundation	Native Voices Rising	Native Americans in Philanthropy	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Cultural Capital (CC) Fellowship Grant	First Peoples Fund	Rolling	$10K
Foundation	Wells Fargo American Indian Scholarship Grant	Native Forward Scholars Fund	Rolling	$3K – $5K
Foundation	Muktuk Marston Foundation Fund Grant	The Alaska Community Foundation	Rolling	Up to $30K
Foundation	Indigenous Climate and Just Transition Fund	Ndn Foundation Inc	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Cyprus Tohono Corporation Four Year Scholarship Grant	Freeport Mcmoran Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Native Forward CPA Examination Funding Grant	Native Forward Scholars Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Katrin Lamon Fellowship Grant	Native Forward Scholars Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Indigenous Students Tuition and Fees Grant Program	Metropolitan State University of Denver	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Climate Innovation Grant	The Hopi Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Tribal Clean Energy Grants	Washington State Department of Commerce	Rolling	Up to $16M
Foundation	Native Forward Direct Scholarship Grant	Native Forward Scholars Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	John Malone Endowed Fund Grant	Bethel Community Services	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Freeport-McMoRan- Native American College Scholarship Grant	Freeport Mcmoran Foundation	Rolling	$2K – $15K
Foundation	Grant for Montana Mental Health Access Fund for Indigenous Communities	Montana Community Foundation Inc	Rolling	$5K – $10K
Foundation	Hawai'i Community Foundation - CHANGE Grants	Institute for Native Pacific Education	Rolling	$30K
Foundation	Historically Underserved Farmer-to-Farmer Outreach Grant Program	National Association Of	Rolling	Up to $2.7M
Foundation	Community Benefit Initiative Reinvestment (CBIR) Grant - Tribal Health Application	Eastern Oregon Coordinated Care Organization	Rolling	Up to $30K

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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