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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Eo Na Punawai Scholarship Fund Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Eo Na Punawai Scholarship Fund, established in 2015, aims to support Hawaiian ancestry students pursuing degrees in STEM fields.	Not published	Varies
Women's Funding Network Grants New Mexico Fund for Women and Girls · Foundation Not published · $30K	Not published	$30K
CCCC Tribal College Faculty Fellowship Grant Conference on College Composition and Communication · Foundation Not published · $2K The CCCC Tribal College Faculty Fellowship offers $1,500 to faculty at tribally controlled colleges or Native American-Serving Nontribal Institutions to attend the CCCC conference from April 9-12, 2025, in Baltimore, MD.	Not published	$2K
Tribal Transit Formula Grants Department of Transportation · State Not published · Varies Federal public transportation law (49 USC 5311(c)(1)(B)) and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Section 300076, authorizes the formula amount of the Public Transportation on Indian Reservations Program (Tribal Transit Program)…	Not published	Varies
Billy Frank Jr. Salmon Forever Fund Scholarship Salmon Defense · Foundation Not published · $5K Preference given to students who demonstrate:	Not published	$5K
Hoʻākea Source The Andy Warhol Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Ho'ākea Source is a grant program that paves the way for Pu'uhonua Society by opening new platforms to support and honor the people who live and work in Hawai'i, and by affirming the Hawaiian perspective.	Not published	Varies
Tribal Wildfire Resilience Grants Trees Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Tribal Wildfire Resilience grants is part of CAL FIRE's Climate and Energy Program and supports California Native American tribes in managing ancestral lands, implementing and promoting Traditional Environmental Knowledges in wildfire…	Not published	Varies
Indigenous Community Media Fund Cultural Survival Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $12K Supports Indigenous community radio stations and other media outlets to strengthen their broadcast infrastructure, systems, and capacity while ensuring sustainability of Indigenous community-controlled media.	Not published	$2K – $12K
Grant for Community Capacity Building Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands · State Not published · Varies DHHL grant funding for community capacity building statewide. Part of the Native Hawaiian Development Program Plan, available to nonprofit organizations that demonstrate a purpose to benefit Native Hawaiians.	Not published	Varies
Klamath River Fund: Catalyst Grants Humboldt Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Klamath River Fund: Catalyst Grants aim to foster community-led climate resilience and restorative justice in the Klamath River Basin.	Not published	Up to $10K
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: Lawrence and Rita Olson Scholarship Grant Muscogee (Creek) Nation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Lawrence and Rita Olson Scholarship, offered by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, aims to support enrolled citizens pursuing degrees in Natural Resources.	Not published	$1K
Heritage Project Grants The CIRI Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Heritage Project Grant funding is available to support projects that affect and/or involve Alaska Native beneficiaries of Cook Inlet Region, Inc. and further the following heritage goals of TCF: _You can learn more about this opportunity…	Not published	Varies
Multifamily Rental Affordable Housing - Tribal Funding Commerce Open Grants/Loans/RFPs · State Not published · Varies The Department of Commerce's Multifamily Housing Unit (MHU) is soliciting applications from Tribes and/or Tribally-Designated Housing Entities (TDHEs) for multifamily rental affordable housing projects needing capital funding.	Not published	Varies
Public Policy Fellowship First Alaskans Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Maniilaq Flooding Disaster Relief Payment Program Maniilaq Association · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Raven Fund Scholarships The CIRI Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The CIRI Foundation is a private foundation established in 1982 by the ANCSA Corporation Cook Inlet Region, Inc. Board of Directors.	Not published	Varies
Gerald D. Peet Scholarship Grant Native Forward Scholars Fund · Foundation Not published · $100 – $30K The Gerald D. Peet Scholarship honors the legacy of Gerald D. Peet by providing financial assistance to eligible American Indian and Alaska Native graduate or professional students pursuing degrees in Medicine at accredited institutions.	Not published	$100 – $30K
Museums for America, Community Anchors and Catalysts Grant San Diego Museum of Man DBA Museum of US · Foundation Not published · $250K Grant funding decolonization initiatives and community-driven projects that address cultural colonialism, honor community priorities, and develop community-led exhibits and educational programming.	Not published	$250K
Sundance Graton Collab Artists Sundance Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies Graton Collab Artist Opportunity serves to cultivate a stage for artists from federally and non-federally recognized California Indian tribes to tell their stories through film.	Not published	Varies
Kevin Tarrant Native/Indigenous Student Scholarship American Indian Community Houseinc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kevin Tarrant Native/Indigenous Student Scholarship, offered by the American Indian Community House (AICH, serving Native Americans in New York City), assists Native/Indigenous students in reaching their educational goals, in honor of…	Not published	Varies
Flicker Fund Response Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Mobilizing resources for crisis-impacted Indigenous communities throughout the world in rapid response. Seventh Generation Fund is mobilizing resources for crisis-impacted Indigenous communities throughout the world in rapid response.	Rolling	Varies
Systems Change Granting Program Vancouver Foundation · Foundation Not published · $18.8M	Not published	$18.8M
Indian Student Conference Scholarship Grant Western History Association · Foundation Not published · $500 The Indian Student Conference Scholarship offers two annual awards of $500 each to Native American students pursuing undergraduate, M.A., or Ph.D. degrees.	Not published	$500
James & Abigail Campbell Family Foundation - Ka Lama Educators for Change Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture · Foundation Not published · $50K To invest in Hawai'i's people and the communities that nurture them. Program - Ka Lama Education Academy (KLEA): Empowers Native Hawaiian community members to become teachers in their own communities.	Not published	$50K

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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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