Grants for Native Americans provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
Community IDEAS Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Amount: US $125,000 Last Updated: December 19, 2025 Summary The Community IDEAS Grant Program, managed by…
Community Identity and Heritage Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Humanities Center Amount: Up to US $300,000 Last Updated: October 17, 2025 Summary The Community Identity and Heritage Grant,…
Community Initiatives Grants Organization: Eve's Fund for Native American Health Initiatives Mission Focus: Promote hope and wellness for young Native Americans living on and near the Navajo Nation.…
Community Micro-Grant Program Funder: Natwani Coalition (part of The Hopi Foundation) Program Status: Currently accepting applications (as of January 2025) Geographic Scope: - Hopi Reservation -…
Community Relations and Innovation (CRI) Fund Status: Active grant program (inaugural round completed in 2023) Geographic Scope: Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana Eligibility: - Individual…
Community Self-Determination Grant Overview: Significant, flexible, multi-year funding supporting community-based and community-driven sustainable solutions in defense, development, and…
Community Self-Determination Grant Overview: Community Self-Determination Grants support community-based and community-driven sustainable solutions in NDN Collective's core strategies to Defend,…
Competitive Affordable Housing Program (AHP) Funder: National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC) Overview: A competitive grant program to increase tribal housing affordability and…
Competitive Community Grant- Native American Advised Fund ( Fall Cycle) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Santa Fe Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The…
Con Alma Annual Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Con Alma Health Foundation Amount: Up to US $30,000 Last Updated: April 01, 2026 Summary The Con Alma Annual Grant offers funding to nonprofits in New…
Conservation Challenge 0 - Groundwork For Collaboration Fund 2026 Status: Active, launched December 2, 2025 Purpose: Supports critical early engagement work between Wise Ancestors and potential…
Conservation Challenge Platform Status: Active, ongoing program Purpose: Decentralized, crowdfunded platform enabling community-led conservation genomics research projects focused on endangered and…
Contaminated Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act Lands Assistance Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Environmental Protection Agency Amount: Up to US $3,000,000 Last Updated: February 28, 2026 Summary The…
CONTAMINATED ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT ACT LANDS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) of 1971 included the transfer of 44 million acres to Alaska Native regional…
CPF Capacity Building Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Colorado Plateau Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: August 11, 2025 Summary The Colorado Plateau Foundation (CPF) provides…
CPF Rapid Response Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Colorado Plateau Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: June 25, 2025 Summary The Colorado Plateau Foundation offers the CPF Rapid Response…
Creative Native Call for Art Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Aspen Institute Inc Amount: US $300 - US $1,000 Last Updated: September 07, 2025 Summary The Creative Native Call for Art invites…
Crow Native American Student Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Montana State University Last Updated: December 08, 2025 Summary The Crow Native American Student Scholarship at Montana State…
CRST Wicozani Wiwokiaye Oyate Scholarship for Nursing Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Dakota Community Foundation Last Updated: March 15, 2026 Summary Overview CRST Wicozani Wiwokiaye Oyate…
Cultural Awareness Grants Program Focus: Supports activities aimed at enhancing and maintaining cultural ties to Indian lands. Overview: Revitalizing cultural and spiritual values related to Indian…