Grants for Native Americans

Last updated August 21, 2026

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	H.D. Timm Williams Memorial American Indian Scholarship	United Indian Health Services Inc	April 4, 2027	Varies
Foundation	2025 Tribal Tourism Grants	Beulah Convention and Visitors	June 30, 2027	Up to $20K
Federal	CONTAMINATED ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT LANDS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM	Environmental Protection Agency	December 31, 2027	Up to $300M
Federal	Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) Planning Grants (R34 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)	National Institutes of Health	July 7, 2028	Varies
Foundation	OTF: Youth Innovations Scale Grant	Ontario Trillium Foundation	Rolling	Up to $150K
Foundation	USDA Housing Preservation Grant	Great Northern Development Corporation	Rolling	$38K
Foundation	Yukon Support Economic Growth and Diversification Fund: Tier 2 Grant	Government of Yukon	Rolling	$30K – $100K
Foundation	OTF: Family Innnovations Test Grant	Ontario Trillium Foundation	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund Grants	Government of British Columbia	Rolling	Up to $500K
State	Proposition 68 Rivers and Streams Grant Program – Klamath-Trinity Watershed	Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Miller Indigenous Economic Development Fellowship Grant	Native Forward Scholars Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Tribal Adaptive Student-Athlete of the Year Scholarships	Eves Fund for Native American Health Initiatives	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Educational Scholarships for Native American High School Students	Eves Fund for Native American Health Initiatives	Rolling	$1K – $15K
Foundation	Raven Fund Jump Start Award Grant	The CIRI Foundation	Rolling	Up to $2K
Foundation	Equality Can't Wait Challenge	New Mexico Community Capital	Rolling	$10M
Foundation	ʻĀina Aloha Economy Fund	Hawaii Investment Ready	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Yocha Dehe Community Fund Grant	Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	PNM Pueblo Education Endowment Everett F. Chavez Scholarship Grant	Native Forward Scholars Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Grants for Coordination of Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Child Welfare Services to Tribal Families at Risk of Child Abuse or Neglect	US Dept. of Health & Human Services: Administration for Children & Families	Rolling	$225K
Foundation	Wilton Rancheria Tribe Scholarship Grant	Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation	Rolling	$2K
Foundation	Native Language Immersion Initiative Grant	First Nations Development Institute	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Fiscal Sponsorship Program	Unkitawa	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Rural Community Development Initiative Grants	Georgia Municipal Association	Rolling	$50K – $500K
Foundation	BIE Special Higher Education Program Grant	Native Forward Scholars Fund	Rolling	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.

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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