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 Clean Energy Grants Washington State Department of Commerce · Foundation Not published · Up to $16M The Tribal Clean Energy Grants program, managed by the Washington State Department of Commerce, allocates approximately $16 million to support tribes in planning, designing, and constructing clean energy projects.	Not published	Up to $16M
Native Forward Direct Scholarship Grant Native Forward Scholars Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Native Forward Direct Scholarship supports American Indian and Alaska Native students by providing mid-year funding opportunities to alleviate educational costs.	Not published	Varies
John Malone Endowed Fund Grant Bethel Community Services Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies To honor John Malone, a founder of BCSF's originating organization (formerly Bethel Social Services and later Bethel Community Services).	Not published	Varies
Freeport-McMoRan- Native American College Scholarship Grant Freeport McMoran Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $15K The Freeport-McMoRan Native American College Scholarship supports enrolled tribal members pursuing higher education.	Not published	$2K – $15K
Colorado Plateau Foundation Rapid Response Grants Colorado Plateau Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $10K Rapid Response grants are an exception to CPF's regular grantmaking, reserved for unforeseen, time-sensitive circumstances requiring action within days or a few weeks — explicitly not for activities that can reasonably wait for a regular…	Rolling	Up to $10K
Grant for Montana Mental Health Access Fund for Indigenous Communities Montana Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · US $5,000 - US $10,000 The Montana Mental Health Access Fund aims to enhance access to mental health services for Indigenous communities in Montana.	Not published	US $5,000 - US $10,000
Hawai'i Community Foundation - CHANGE Grants Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture · Foundation Not published · $30K To support positive change in communities through grants that advance educational equity and cultural learning. An indigenous STEM experience that seeks to increase academic achievement in STEM through Hawaiian culture and arts.	Not published	$30K
Historically Underserved Farmer-to-Farmer Outreach Grant Program National Association of Conservation Districts · Foundation Not published · Up to $2.7M Awards grants for outreach to Native American and historically underserved producers, as well as on-the-ground projects that mitigate hypoxic conditions in the Gulf of Mexico watershed.	Not published	Up to $2.7M
Community Benefit Initiative Reinvestment (CBIR) Grant - Tribal Health Application Eastern Oregon Coordinated Care Organization · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Community Benefit Initiative Reinvestment (CBIR) Grant supports one-year projects aimed at enhancing healthcare access for Eastern Oregonians, specifically targeting Tribes and Tribal organizations.	Not published	Up to $30K
SAA Native American Graduate Archaeology Scholarship Grant Society for American Archaeology · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The SAA Native American Graduate Archaeology Scholarship, funded by the Society for American Archaeology, supports Native American graduate students pursuing studies in archaeology.	Not published	Up to $10K
Sharing Language Diversity Fellowship Grant Endangered Language Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Sharing Language Diversity Fellowship supports Ph.D. students engaged in Indigenous language documentation and data archiving.	Not published	Up to $30K
SPRK-ing Interest in Computer Science Grant American Indian Science and Engineering Society · Foundation Not published · Varies The AISES SPRK-ing Interest in Computer Science program engages Indigenous K-12 students through fun coding and robotics activities.	Not published	Varies
Community IDEAS Grant Program Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation · Foundation Not published · $125K The Community IDEAS Grant Program, managed by the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation, aims to foster community-led change in Minnesota.	Not published	$125K
Green Infrastructure Capacity Building Grant Na'ah Illahee Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies This funding opportunity provides capacity-building grants for projects that promote the healing of the land.	Not published	Varies
Grant for Program Implementation located in Existing Homesteads (Statewide) Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands · State Not published · Varies Grant funding to nonprofit organizations that demonstrate a purpose to benefit native Hawaiians. This grant supports program implementation located in existing homesteads statewide as part of the Native Hawaiian Development Program Plan.	Not published	Varies
Camp Fire National Friendship Fund Camp Fire · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Fills in funding gaps throughout the national Camp Fire network, extends existing scholarship programs, and supports projects that remove barriers to accessibility and participation in camp and outdoor programs.	Not published	Up to $5K
Protecting Native Places Grant Program National Association of Tribal Historic Officers Inc · Foundation Not published · $40K	Not published	$40K
Ending the HIV/HCV Epidemics in Indian Country (360295) Grant FORECAST Indian Health Service · Foundation Not published · Up to $14M This program aims to combat the HIV, HCV, and syphilis epidemics in Indian Country by enhancing diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies.	Not published	Up to $14M
CIRI Foundation: Higher Education Scholarship 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
Seeding the Movement Fund Peace Development Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Seeding the Movement Fund grants support grassroots organizing led by people from their communities.	Not published	Varies
Tewaaraton Native American Scholarship US Lacrosse Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K Established in 2006 to honor the game's Native American roots and invest in the next generation of leaders from Native American communities.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: Everlasting Crown Scholarship Grant Muscogee (Creek) Nation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation offers the Everlasting Crown Scholarship to support graduate students who are enrolled citizens of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.	Not published	$1K
Tribal Agriculture Fellowship: Undergraduate Students Native American Agriculture Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The mission of the Tribal Agriculture Fellowship is to create opportunities for students to advance their education in agriculture, increase specialized knowledge and preserve and promote the legacy of agriculture in tribal communities.	Not published	Varies
AISES ExxonMobil Geosciences (Field Work) Scholarship Program Grant American Indian Science and Engineering Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The AISES ExxonMobil Geosciences Scholarship Program supports undergraduate, MS, and PhD students who are members of AISES and pursuing geosciences.	Not published	Up to $3K

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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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