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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Helen Roberti Native American Graduate Scholarship Fund Grant University of Montana · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Helen Roberti Native American Graduate Scholarship Fund at the University of Montana supports Native American students pursuing graduate degrees in fields such as education, law, and health.	Not published	Up to $10K
Tribal Self-Governance Planning Grant FORECAST US Dept. of Health & Human Services: Indian Health Service · Foundation Not published · Up to $540K The Tribal Self-Governance Planning (TSGP) enables Tribes to negotiate with the Indian Health Service (IHS) for managing health care programs tailored to their community needs.	Not published	Up to $540K
Native American Small Business Support Program ND Department of Commerce · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
The Sloan Indigenous Graduate Partnership (SIGP) Scholarship Program Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · $20K – $40K The Sloan Indigenous Graduate Partnership (SIGP) Scholarship Program, funded by the A.P. Sloan Foundation, aims to support Indigenous graduate students in STEM fields.	Not published	$20K – $40K
Native American Church Property Grants Presbyterian Mission Agency · Foundation Not published · Varies The Native American Church Property Grants, administered by the Presbyterian Foundation, support essential repairs and improvements to Native American church properties.	Not published	Varies
AIHEC/USDA/NRCS Student Internship Program American Indian Higher Education Consortium Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies An internship program established to strengthen the long-term partnership between NRCS and Tribal Colleges & Universities (TCUs) by increasing the number of students studying, graduating, and pursuing careers in natural resources…	Not published	Varies
Rocheleau Scholarship 2 Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hawai‘i Community Foundation is honored to provide a wealth of financial support to qualified students and nonprofit organizations throughout Hawai‘i.	Not published	Varies
Competitive Affordable Housing Program (AHP) National American Indian Housing Council · Foundation Not published · $40M A competitive grant program to increase tribal housing affordability and competitiveness. NAIHC provides one-on-one technical assistance to help applicants improve project eligibility, feasibility, and scoring.	Not published	$40M
Supporting Undergraduate Native Students (SUNS) Program State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
MN Humanities: "Why Treaties Matter" Host Application Grant Minnesota Humanities Center · Foundation Not published · Varies The Minnesota Humanities Center invites applications for the "Why Treaties Matter" program, a community-based exhibit promoting understanding of Dakota and Ojibwe histories.	Not published	Varies
Tribal Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (Tribal HHAP) Grant - Round 4 California Department of Housing and Community Development · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tribal Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (Tribal HHAP) Grant provides approximately $28.5 million in funding to California Federally Recognized Tribes, aimed at preventing and ending homelessness.	Not published	Varies
Native Performing Arts Live Production Grantees Program First Peoples Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies A grants program for Native performing arts live productions that celebrates Native excellence in performing arts.	Not published	Varies
Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Bridge to Doctorate Scholars Program Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · $88K The Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Bridge to Doctorate Scholars Program, funded by the National Science Foundation, aims to recruit and retain minority graduate students in STEM fields.	Not published	$88K
Grant for Disaster Preparedness / Mitigation (Statewide) Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands · State Not published · Varies Grant funding to nonprofit organizations that demonstrate a purpose to benefit native Hawaiians.	Not published	Varies
Community Micro-Grant Program The Hopi Foundation Lomasumi'nangwtukwsiwmani · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Mardag Foundation: Responsive Grant Mardag Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Begun in 1969, Mardag Foundation has continued the legacy of its founder, Agnes Ober, who overcame poverty in her early life and whose charitable spirit led her to create a permanent means by which to give back to and strengthen her…	Not published	Varies
NDU Foundation Ethnic Minority Scholarship Grant North Dakota United Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The NDU Foundation Ethnic Minority Scholarship supports minority students pursuing post-secondary education in trade, vocational, or undergraduate programs. Special consideration is given to students attending tribal colleges.	Not published	Varies
Native Arts Ecology Building Grant First Peoples Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies A grant program focused on building and strengthening the Indigenous arts ecosystem and creating greater access to resources Native artists need to succeed.	Not published	Varies
Immediate Wildfire Response Grant Program - $200,000 per fire area Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) · Foundation Not published · Up to $200K The Immediate Wildfire Response Grant Program, funded by the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, provides up to $200,000 per fire area to support recovery efforts following the 2024 wildfire season.	Not published	Up to $200K
Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Fellowship Award Grant Region 2 Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $5K The Anishinaabe Arts Initiative Fellowship Award, funded by the Region 2 Arts Council, provides $5,000 to support an Indigenous artist in Minnesota.	Not published	$5K
Immediate Wildfire Response Grant Program - $100,000 per fire area Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Immediate Wildfire Response Grant Program, administered by the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB), offers $100,000 per fire area to support technical assistance following the 2024 wildfire season.	Not published	Up to $100K
Harriette E. Cushman Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Harriette E. Cushman Scholarship, offered by Montana State University, supports students pursuing degrees in various fields, including Agriculture, Nursing, and Graphic Design.	Not published	Varies
Native Entrepreneur in Residence (NEIR) Program New Mexico Community Capital · Foundation Not published · $12K – $150K Flagship program functioning as incubator and accelerator for tribal enterprises. Provides culturally appropriate, supportive environment for Native American participants to gain confidence, grow, and become successful.	Not published	$12K – $150K
Education Grants Indian Land Tenure Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Many Indian land tenure issues stem from widespread lack of knowledge about the history, cultural significance and legal status of Indian lands.	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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