Last updated June 13, 2026
There are currently 714 active grants for native americans in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal and foundation sources and updated daily.
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 Self-Determination Grant Overview: Significant, flexible, multi-year funding supporting community-based and community-driven sustainable solutions in defense, development, and…
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…
Cultural Capital (CC) Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: First Peoples Fund Amount: US $10,000 Last Updated: July 14, 2025 Summary The Cultural Capital Fellowship offers $10,000 grants to Native…
Cultural Capital Fellowship Overview: A yearlong program that offers financial and technical support to culture bearers and artists to further their work of passing on ancestral knowledge within…
Cultural Fire Intern Organization: Native Health in Native Hands (NHNH) Geographic Scope: Northern Mendocino, Southern Humboldt, and Southwestern Trinity counties, California (Kinest'e/Wailaki…
Customized Tribal Services (CTS) Program Overview: Provides customized consulting and technical assistance to Native nations in governance and capacity building, ranging from facilitation to…
CWF Wildlife Research in Northern Manitoba and Canadian Central Arctic Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Canadian Wildlife Federation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026…
Cyprus Tohono Corporation Four Year Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Freeport-Mcmoran Copper & Gold Foundation Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The Cyprus Tohono Corporation Four Year…
Grants for Native Americans come from a mix of sources. Federal grants typically have the largest awards but more competition. State programs often pass through federal funding with state-specific priorities. Foundation grants tend to be smaller but more flexible, with funders looking for organizations whose mission aligns with their giving priorities.
Eligibility varies by funder. Most grants require 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, though some are open to schools, government agencies, businesses, or individuals. Each listing on this page links to the source application where you can find specific eligibility criteria, required documents, and how to apply.
Start by reviewing the listings below for grants that match your organization's mission and stage. Click through to each grant's source page for full application details. Most funders require an organizational profile, project narrative, budget, and supporting documents. Apply early — competitive grants often close before their deadline.