Grants for Native Americans

Last updated October 19, 2026

Grantable tracks 721 active grants for native americans in its free grants database, drawn from federal, 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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Grant for Improvements to Facilities located on Existing Homesteads Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands · State Not published · Varies DHHL grant funding for improvements to facilities located on 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
Rural Governance Fellowship First Alaskans Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Power of Ceremony & Healing Grant Na'ah Illahee Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Power of Ceremony & Healing Grant, initiated by Na’ah Illahee Fund and The Potlatch Fund, aims to support Indigenous culture keepers and healers in the Pacific Northwest.	Not published	Up to $5K
Helen Roberti Humanities Graduate Scholarship Grant University of Montana · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Helen Roberti Humanities Graduate Scholarship at the University of Montana supports a competitive selection of qualified Native American students pursuing interdisciplinary Ph.D. studies in humanities, focusing on Native American…	Not published	Up to $2K
Career-Focused Vocational Education (CFVE) Scholarship Program Grant Bristol Bay Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Career-Focused Vocational Education (CFVE) Scholarship Program supports Bristol Bay Native Corporation shareholders and their descendants in pursuing vocational training for careers such as piloting, maritime, and cosmetology.	Not published	Varies
Osage Nation Wildland Fire Response Bureau of Indian Affairs · Federal Forecast · $1 – $1M Award Notice ONLY - Osage Nation wildland fire response	Forecast	$1 – $1M
Tribal Climate Capacity Grants State of Washington Department of Ecology · State Not published · Up to $1M The Tribal Climate Capacity Grants support federally recognized Tribes in Washington State to undertake various climate-related initiatives.	Not published	Up to $1M
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: Junior Scholarship Grant Muscogee (Creek) Nation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation offers a Junior Scholarship of $1,000 to enrolled citizens attending higher education institutions.	Not published	$1K
Horatio Alger Montana Undergraduate Scholarship Program Grant Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Horatio Alger Montana Undergraduate Scholarship Program, backed by the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation, offers vital financial support to Montana high school seniors facing adversity.	Not published	Up to $15K
Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Tribal Cultural Resources Funding Program Grant California Ocean Protection Council · Foundation Not published · $250K – $750K The Senate Bill 1 Sea Level Rise Tribal Cultural Resources Funding Program aims to support California Native American tribes in addressing the challenges posed by sea level rise (SLR).	Not published	$250K – $750K
Emergency Response Grant Minnesota Humanities Center · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Minnesota Humanities Center is offering the Emergency Response Grant to support organizations promoting the art, culture, and heritage of diverse communities in Minnesota.	Not published	Up to $50K
Merata Mita Fellowship Grant Sundance Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies The Merata Mita Fellowship, offered by the Sundance Institute, honors the legacy of Merata Mita, a pioneering Māori filmmaker.	Not published	Varies
Poarch Creek Indian Community Scholarship Fund Grant The Community Foundation of South Alabama · Foundation Not published · Varies About Community Foundation of South Alabama Since its inception, the Community Foundation has grown to over 500 funds and awarded over $98 million in grants and scholarships throughout the eight counties of southwest Alabama, improving the…	Not published	Varies
Indigenous Communities Fund United Way of Central Kansas Inc · Foundation Not published · $1M United Way of King County's Indigenous Communities Fund honors and invests in King County's Indigenous communities through participatory grantmaking.	Not published	$1M
Native Voices Endowment Grants Endangered Language Fund · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Native Voices Endowment Grants, managed by the Endangered Language Fund, support the preservation of endangered languages associated with Native American tribes that interacted with the Lewis and Clark Expedition from 1803-1806.	Not published	Up to $20K
Ho'oulu Hawaiian Language Scholarship Fund Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ho'oulu Hawaiian Language Scholarship Fund aims to support students dedicated to preserving and advancing the Hawaiian language.	Not published	Varies
Limited Competition: Biomedical Research Environment & Sponsored Programs Administration Development (BRE-SPAD) Program National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The Biomedical Research Environment & Sponsored Programs Administration Development (BRE-SPAD) Program supports resource-limited institutions to develop and strengthen their capacity to conduct rigorous and reproducible biomedical research.	Forecast	Varies
Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act Tribal Capacity Grants Washington State Department Of Health · Foundation Not published · $45K The Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act Tribal Capacity Grants aim to empower federally recognized tribes in Washington state by providing essential funding to address environmental and health disparities.	Not published	$45K
Creative Native Call for Art Grant The Aspen Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · $300 – $1K The Creative Native Call for Art invites Indigenous artists aged 5 to 24 to showcase their talents through diverse artistic expressions.	Not published	$300 – $1K
Tribal Agriculture Fellowship: Career and Technical Education Students Grant Native American Agriculture Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tribal Agriculture Fellowship supports career and technical education students in agriculture, focusing on Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian individuals.	Not published	Varies
Alaska Pacific University Soil Health Grant Alaska Pacific University · Foundation Ongoing · Varies Alaska Pacific University's Soil Health Program provides small, accessible grants to Tribal Conservation Districts, villages, and individual growers/farmers (including immigrant and refugee communities) to restore soil and build resilient…	Ongoing	Varies
SSG & AC Edwards Fellowship Grant Virginia Center for the Creative Arts · Foundation Not published · Varies The SSG & AC Edwards Fellowship, established by the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, supports female-identifying visual artists, particularly Native Americans.	Not published	Varies
RFP-27-HHL-005: Community Capacity Building Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands · State Not published · $2M – $20M Grant program for community capacity building initiatives statewide. Supports organizational development and capacity enhancement for nonprofits serving Native Hawaiian communities.	Not published	$2M – $20M
Campbell Family Foundation Grant James & Abigail Campbell Family · Foundation Not published · Varies The James & Abigail Campbell Family Foundation, established in 1980, focuses on enhancing the lives of Hawaiians through community-focused grants.	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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