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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Technical Assistance through North Coast Resource Partnership Trees Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies NCRP offers Technical Assistance to Tribes and economically disadvantaged communities to support project development and grant applications for on-the-ground projects.	Not published	Varies
Cultural Fire Intern Native Health in Native Hands · Foundation Not published · Varies N-shong konk' ("good fire") promotes traditional knowledge, lifeways and spiritual values as well as biocultural diversity and resilience to wildfire, drought, flooding & erosion.	Not published	Varies
Andrew W. Mellon Connecting Communities to Collections Program - Early Career Fellowships Field Museum of Natural History · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
JSF Indigenous Peoples Grant Program Theodore R and Vivian M · Foundation Not published · Varies The JSF Indigenous Peoples Grant Program is dedicated to fostering economic development in Indigenous communities through entrepreneurship and business education.	Not published	Varies
Special Excellence Annual Scholarship Grant The CIRI Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Special Excellence Annual Scholarship, offered by the CIRI Foundation, supports full-time students in 4-year undergraduate or graduate programs who demonstrate exceptional academic achievements and community service.	Not published	Up to $20K
Oil Spill Response Equipment Grant Department of Fish and Wildlife · State Not published · Varies The objective of the Local Oil Spill Response Equipment Grant Program is to award grants to Native American tribal governments, counties, cities, and special districts in order to pre-position (pre-stage) response equipment to protect…	Not published	Varies
Bertha Parker Cody Award for Native American Women Grant Society for American Archaeology · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K The Bertha Parker Cody Award, offered by the Society for American Archaeology, supports Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian women pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies in archaeology and museum studies.	Not published	Up to $6K
Andrew W. Mellon Connecting Communities to Collections Program - Knowledge Exchanges and Workshops Field Museum of Natural History · Foundation Not published · Varies 1. Knowledge Exchanges - Community Visits to Field Museum 2.	Not published	Varies
Youth Programming Grant Native American Agriculture Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Youth Programming Grant, offered by the Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF), aims to support Native American farmers and ranchers through various projects.	Not published	Varies
Microgrant Funding for CA Fire Relief Efforts Grant The Aspen Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K The Microgrant Funding for CA Fire Relief Efforts offers five $1,000 grants to Native youth in Los Angeles, aiming to support community rebuilding initiatives in the wake of devastating wildfires.	Not published	$1K
Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The Native American Research Centers for Health (NARCH) program funds federally-recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes and Tribal colleges or universities, Tribal health programs, or Tribal organizations (collectively…	Forecast	Varies
Ocotillo Wind Tribal Mitigation Program Grant Ocotillo Wind Imperial Valley Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ocotillo Wind Tribal Mitigation Program, established by Ocotillo Express LLC, aims to support local Native American Tribes in preserving their culture and heritage.	Not published	Varies
Makah Tribe COVID-19 Emergency Grant Wounded Warriors Family Support Inc · Foundation Not published · $17K In response to the Makah Tribal Council's "Stay Home Stay Healthy Order" enacted March 20, 2020, WWFS provided immediate emergency funding to support 58 tribal veterans and their families facing severe economic hardship from:	Not published	$17K
AISES A.T. Anderson Scholarship Grant American Indian Science and Engineering Society · Foundation Not published · $1K – $2K The AISES A.T. Anderson Scholarship honors the legacy of A.T. Anderson, a founder of AISES.	Not published	$1K – $2K
Growing Justice Fund Program Grant Growing Justice Fund · Foundation Not published · $10K – $25K The Fund for Equitable Good Food Procurement is a multi-donor pooled fund driven by the wisdom and experience of funders, farmers and other workers in the food value chain with shared values and vision.	Not published	$10K – $25K
Caring for Our Own (CO-OP) Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Caring for Our Own (CO-OP) Scholarship at Montana State University aims to support American Indian and Alaska Native students pursuing a nursing degree.	Not published	Varies
Mellon Foundation Native American Scholars Initiative (NASI) Archives Training Fellowship Grant Listed by American Philosophical Society · Foundation Not published · Up to $1.0M Mellon Foundation Native American Scholars Initiative (NASI) Archives Training Fellowship The American Philosophical Society's Library & Museum (APS) in Philadelphia invites applications for a two-year, residential Archives Training…	Not published	Up to $1.0M
Ontario Community Environment Fund Grant Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks · Foundation Not published · $5K The Ontario Community Environment Fund Grant allocates over $1.5 million in 2023 for local projects focused on environmental restoration and community resilience.	Not published	$5K
Achievement Annual Scholarship Grant The CIRI Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $8K The Achievement Annual Scholarship, offered by the CIRI Foundation, supports Alaska Native students pursuing higher education.	Not published	Up to $8K
Grace Wall Barreda Memorial Scholarship Grant Native Forward Scholars Fund · Foundation Not published · $100 – $30K Native Forward awards are allocated based on the financial aid information provided by the institution’s Financial Aid Office. Awards can vary, ranging from $100 to $30,000 per academic year.	Not published	$100 – $30K
Caring for Our Own Program (CO-OP) Skelly Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Caring for Our Own Program (CO-OP) Skelly Scholarship at Montana State University supports American Indian and Alaska Native students pursuing nursing degrees.	Not published	Varies
Muckleshoot Charity Fund Grant Muckleshoot Indian Tribe · Foundation Not published · $2K – $5K The Muckleshoot Charity Fund supports community organizations in Washington, offering grants between $1,500 and $5,000.	Not published	$2K – $5K
Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institutions (NASNTI) STEM Grant Carl Albert State College Development Fo · Foundation Not published · $1.5M A federally funded program designed to create three new STEM Programs, strengthen math support, and strengthen STEM support for CASC students.	Not published	$1.5M
AISES ARDC Scholarship Grant American Indian Science and Engineering Society · Foundation Not published · $5K The AISES ARDC Scholarship provides $5,000 annually to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related fields.	Not published	$5K

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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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