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 Transit Mobility Grant Program Washington State Department of Transportation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2.5M The Tribal Transit Mobility Grant Program aims to address transportation needs within tribal communities, funded entirely by Washington’s Climate Commitment Act.	Not published	Up to $2.5M
Raven Fund Career Technical Education Scholarships Grant The CIRI Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $9K The Raven Fund Career Technical Education Scholarships, offered by the CIRI Foundation, aim to support CIRI voting shareholders pursuing technical skill training.	Not published	Up to $9K
People's Canoe Intern Native Health in Native Hands · Foundation Not published · Varies Hai kinest'e ku-nus (The People's Canoe Project) connects people with the river and the life in and around it - weaving and integrating language, cultural activities, mentorship and sharing of traditional knowledge and practices.	Not published	Varies
American Keystone Species Grant National Geographic Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The American Keystone Species Grant supports conservation efforts focused on vital ecological, cultural, and economic species in the U.S. and territories.	Not published	Up to $20K
Hoʻākea Source Grant Program Young of Heart Workshop · Foundation Not published · $2K – $10K The Hoʻākea Source Grant Program supports visual artists in Hawaiʻi, promoting Native Hawaiian values through funding of up to $10,000 for creative projects.	Not published	$2K – $10K
Ferguson Foundation Grants The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation offers grants to nonprofit organizations in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, focusing on habitat restoration and wildlife preservation.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Wabanaki Grant Elmina B Sewall Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Elmina Brewster Sewall established the Elmina B. Sewall Foundation in 1982. As a child, Elmina Brewster Sewall was given two piggy banks.	Not published	Varies
Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) Fellowship: Remembering Our Sisters Grant The Aspen Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) Fellowship: Remembering Our Sisters program empowers Indigenous women and femme-identifying youth, aged 18-24, to advocate against the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and…	Not published	Varies
Epidemiology Program for American Indian/Alaska Native Tribes and Urban Indian Communities (360301) Grant FORECAST US Dept. of Health & Human Services: Indian Health Service · Foundation Not published · Up to $35M The Epidemiology Program aims to enhance public health capacity among American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes and Urban Indian Communities.	Not published	Up to $35M
NV Energy Foundation Tribal Clean Energy Program Grant Nevada Clean Energy Fund · Foundation Not published · $100K Grant to expand NCEF's Tribal Clean Energy Program by funding a Tribal Clean Energy Program Manager position TCEP provides targeted technical assistance and education to Nevada's Tribes to: Previous NV Energy Foundation Grant (2023): First…	Not published	$100K
Native Arts & Culture Foundation - LIFT Program Amador County Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides critical support to early career Native artists with one-year awards to develop and realize new projects.	Not published	Varies
Contaminated Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Lands Assistance Grant Environmental Protection Agency · Foundation Not published · Up to $3M The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering assistance under the Contaminated Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Lands Assistance Program.	Not published	Up to $3M
Ida M. Pope Memorial Scholarship Fund Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _Note: The Letters of Recommendation deadline is represented by the Letter of Inquiry deadline and the Application deadline is represented by the Full Proposal deadline._ The Ida M. Pope Trust established this memorial scholarship to…	Not published	Varies
Easter Island Foundation Scholars Fraternal Order of Moai Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K	Not published	$2K
Native Performing Arts Fellowship (NPA) Fellowship Grant First Peoples Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Native Performing Arts Fellowship (NPA) supports Native artists in enhancing their craft through grants of up to $10,000.	Not published	Up to $10K
RFP-27-HHL-004: Program Implementation Location in Existing Homesteads Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands · State Not published · $300 – $30M Grant program for program implementation in existing Hawaiian homesteads statewide. Supports community programs and services for Native Hawaiian homestead residents.	Not published	$300 – $30M
Cost Share for Federal Funding Opportunities Carbon Removal Innovation Support System (CRISP) CA Energy Commission · State Not published · Varies This solicitation only applies to the Carbon Removal Innovation Support Program (CRISP) for projects that meet the requirements in Section II.C and the applicable federal Funding Opportunity Announcement.	Not published	Varies
Prop 4 – Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) San Diego River Conservancy · State Not published · Varies The purposes of Prop 4 include watershed improvement, wildfire resilience, chaparral and forest restoration, and workforce development that addresses needs related to this subdivision and to reduce the risks of climate change impacts upon…	Not published	Varies
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: George and Mollie (Jones) Hicks Scholarship Grant Muscogee (Creek) Nation · Foundation Not published · $500 The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation's George and Mollie Hicks Scholarship honors the values of self-sufficiency and education for Muscogee (Creek) citizens.	Not published	$500
Freeport-McMoRan Foundation: Native American Partnership Fund Grant Freeport McMoran Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K – $60K The Freeport-McMoRan Foundation's Native American Partnership Fund Grant supports community-wide initiatives focusing on education, health, cultural preservation, and economic development in collaboration with nearby Tribal Nations.	Not published	$20K – $60K
Economic Opportunity Grants Indian Land Tenure Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Indian Country has seen funding sources come and go over the past 100 years with largely unsuccessful efforts to reduce poverty and prevent further loss of Indian land.	Not published	Varies
Native American Preparedness Tribal Grant California Department of Fish and Wildlife · Foundation Not published · Varies The Native American Preparedness Tribal Grant, offered by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, provides crucial support for California Native American tribes.	Not published	Varies
Continuing Affordability Commerce Multifamily Housing Funding · State Not published · Varies Funding opportunity to support continued affordability of multifamily rental housing projects.	Not published	Varies
Healthy American Forests Initiative Grant National Fish and Wildlife Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250K – $2M The Healthy American Forests Initiative, led by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), aims to enhance forest health and resilience through targeted funding.	Not published	$250K – $2M

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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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