Grants for Native Americans

Last updated October 19, 2026

Grantable tracks 721 active grants for native americans in its free grants database, drawn from 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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Newman’s Own Foundation: Food Justice for Kids Prize Grant Newman's Own Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K Newman’s Own Foundation is offering the Food Justice for Kids Prize, providing up to $100,000 in grant funding over two years for organizations promoting food justice for children in the U.S. This initiative focuses on Indigenous Food…	Not published	Up to $100K
Tsagaglalal (She Who Watches) Scholarship Grant Architecture Foundation of Oregon (AFO) · Foundation Not published · $10K The Tsagaglalal (She Who Watches) Scholarship offers a renewable $10,000 award for non-graduating Indigenous students pursuing art or architecture at Portland State University.	Not published	$10K
Herbek Humanitarian Award Grant College Of American Pathologists Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Herbek Humanitarian Award honors a CAP member pathologist for significant contributions to the See, Test & Treat® program, which offers free cancer screenings to underserved women.	Not published	Up to $2K
Arctic Slope Community Foundation 2026 Local Grants Program Arctic Slope Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Arctic Slope Community Foundation (ASCF) runs an annual Local Grants Program with rolling quarterly deadlines, granting to eligible nonprofit organizations across the 8 communities of Alaska's Arctic Slope region (from Point Hope down…	Rolling	Varies
Economic Development, Workforce Grants Initiative Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Initiative Foundation awards grants across the 14 counties and two Native nations of Central Minnesota.	Not published	Varies
Tribal Agriculture Fellowship: Graduate 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
Solar for All Program Nevada Clean Energy Fund · Foundation Not published · $156M Federal funding opportunity to expand low-income solar access. EPA awarded one grant per state/territory.	Not published	$156M
Vadon Foundation Grant Vadon Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Vadon Foundation Grant supports innovative, community-based initiatives aimed at sustaining healthy indigenous nations.	Not published	Varies
Indigenous Women's Leadership Network (IWLN) Grant Planet Women · Foundation Not published · $45K Grant supporting the Indigenous Women's Leadership Network's mission to create a platform for Native women working on water and natural resource issues.	Not published	$45K
RFP: Enduring Impacts: Archaeology of Sustainability Grant National Geographic Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The National Geographic Society's RFP, 'Enduring Impacts: Archaeology of Sustainability,' invites projects that explore human-environment interactions through archaeological data.	Not published	Up to $50K
Oglala Lakota Artspace (OLA) Artist-in-Residence Program First Peoples Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Oglala Lakota Artspace is a Native-run arts facility located on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in Kyle, South Dakota, offering artist residencies.	Not published	Varies
Ecosystem Grants The Bush Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bush Foundation works to inspire and support creative problem solving — within and across sectors — to make our region better for everyone. We know problem solving is hard.	Not published	Varies
Indigenous Participation Fund: Consultation Supports Stream Grant Ontario Government: Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines · Foundation Not published · Up to $130K The Aboriginal Participation Fund: Mineral Development Advisor (MDA) Stream supports Indigenous communities in Ontario by providing funding to enhance their participation in mineral regulatory processes.	Not published	Up to $130K
SYBCIF Capital and Program Grants Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation, established in 2005, aims to enhance community well-being through grants focusing on five key areas: Community Enhancement, Culture, Education, Health, and Native American Interests.	Not published	Up to $10K
Woodland Indian Arts Grant (Wisconsin) National Assembly of State Arts Agencies Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $6K	Not published	$2K – $6K
Mary H. Rice Scholarship Fund for Native Students Grant Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $8K – $9K The Mary H. Rice Scholarship Fund for Native Students, established in honor of the beloved community leader, supports eligible Native American students pursuing higher education.	Not published	$8K – $9K
Hearst Endowment for Native American Studies Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hearst Endowment for Native American Studies Scholarship at Montana State University supports students pursuing degrees in Native American Studies.	Not published	Varies
Enbridge Community Grant Enbridge · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K The Enbridge Community Grant aims to enhance the quality of life in North American communities through strategic donations and sponsorships.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Mini Grants Inter Tribal Long Term Recovery Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $2K ITLTRF mini grants support disaster preparedness and recovery projects designed to promote tribal community resilience. The grants are available on a competitive basis.	Rolling	Up to $2K
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: Opothle Yohola Trail of Tears Scholarship Grant Muscogee (Creek) Nation · Foundation Not published · $500 The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation offers the Opothle Yohola Trail of Tears Scholarship to support Creek descent undergraduate students in their educational pursuits.	Not published	$500
Bethel Community Services Foundation Grant (General) Bethel Community Services Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Bethel Community Services Foundation (a community foundation for the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region of Alaska) considers three sizes of grants (mini, major, private endowment) across four types: Bridge Grants (project planning / program…	Rolling	Varies
Homegrown Housing Program Anchorum Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Mellon Foundation Native American Scholars Initiative (NASI) Predoctoral Fellowship Grant Listed by American Philosophical Society · Foundation Not published · $40K The Mellon Foundation Native American Scholars Initiative (NASI) Predoctoral Fellowship offers a $25,000 stipend for a nine-month residential fellowship aimed at advanced doctoral students engaged with Indigenous communities.	Not published	$40K
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: Nathan Weaver Scholarship Grant Muscogee (Creek) Nation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Nathan Weaver Scholarship, offered by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation, aims to support Muscogee (Creek) Nation students who have lost a parent before age 18.	Not published	$1K

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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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