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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Beth N. Rom-Rymer Travel Scholarship for Native Psychology Students Grant American Psychological Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Beth N. Rom-Rymer Travel Scholarship provides $1,000 for Native psychology graduate students to attend the American Psychological Association's annual convention.	Not published	$1K
Red Cliff/Miskwaabikaang Fund Grant Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The Red Cliff/Miskwaabikaang Fund Grant supports programs that uphold the Ojibwe culture through arts, language, and health initiatives in Red Cliff, Wisconsin.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Rapid Response Fund The Tiwahe Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The fund moves resources quickly to support community-led safety, healing, and mutual aid in response to escalating state violence and community needs.	Not published	Varies
Indian Motorcycle + Polaris Trade Scholarship Grant American Indian Science and Engineering Society · Foundation Not published · $2K AISES is a national nonprofit organization focused on substantially increasing the representation of Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) studies and careers.	Not published	$2K
The Newberry Consortium in American Indian and Indigenous Studies (NCAIS) Faculty Fellowship Grant The Newberry Library · Foundation Not published · Up to $45K The Newberry Consortium in American Indian and Indigenous Studies (NCAIS) Faculty Fellowship supports early-career scholars with a PhD to engage in research on American Indian and Indigenous Studies.	Not published	Up to $45K
Alaska Nursing Expansion Initiative (U.S. Department of Labor Nursing Expansion Grant Program) Alaska Pacific University Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3.0M APU received this grant as one of 25 public-private partnerships across the United States.	Not published	$3.0M
Freeport-McMoRan Native American College Scholarship Education Forward Arizona · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K	Not published	$3K – $5K
WAB Woodland Indian Arts Grant Wisconsin Arts Board · Foundation Not published · $2K – $6K The WAB Woodland Indian Arts Grant, managed by the Wisconsin Arts Board, aims to support Native American arts in Wisconsin.	Not published	$2K – $6K
Tribal Finance Program Native Governance Center · Foundation Not published · Varies A partnership program with CliftonLarsenAllen to support Native nations in building their financial capacity through a cohort-based, two-year learning experience.	Not published	Varies
Native American Scholarships Santa Fe Community College Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Supporting Indigenous students pursuing associate degrees and/or certificates at Santa Fe Community College	Not published	Varies
Indian Environmental General Assistance Program Grant Environmental Protection Agency · Foundation Not published · Varies The Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (GAP), administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), provides crucial funding to tribal governments and intertribal consortia for developing environmental protection…	Not published	Varies
Intercultural Leadership Institute First Peoples Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies A program by First Peoples Fund focused on developing intercultural leadership among Native artists and culture bearers.	Not published	Varies
Resident Scholars: Katrin H. Lamon Fellowship Grant School for Advanced Research (SAR) · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Katrin H. Lamon Fellowship, offered by the School for Advanced Research, provides a nine-month residential opportunity for Native scholars in the humanities and social sciences.	Not published	Up to $40K
Community Conservation Fund (formerly BCCF: Small Projects - Program Funding Account) Grant British Columbia Conservation Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Conservation Fund, managed by the British Columbia Conservation Foundation, empowers local communities to engage in conservation initiatives that protect and enhance wildlife and ecosystems.	Not published	Varies
Bobby Wright Memorial Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bobby Wright Memorial Scholarship supports American Indian and Alaska Native students pursuing degrees at Montana State University.	Not published	Varies
Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) Fellowship: Brave Heart Grant The Aspen Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Center for Native American Youth (CNAY) Fellowship: Brave Heart empowers Native youth leaders aged 18-24 to engage in environmental justice and advocacy.	Not published	Varies
Grant for Improvements to Facilities located on Existing Homesteads (Statewide) Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands · State Not published · Varies Grant funding to nonprofit organizations that demonstrate a purpose to benefit native Hawaiians.	Not published	Varies
RFP-27-HHL-002: Building Sustainable Community Economic Enterprises Dept of Hawaiian Home Lands · State Not published · $100 – $25M Grant program to support sustainable community economic enterprises benefiting Native Hawaiians. Administered by the Office of the Chair.	Not published	$100 – $25M
Leighton Memorial Grant Award Carestar Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: Please note that this grant program is currently closed to new applications in 2024 as we move into a two-year cycle to ensure the time and space for new partnership development.	Not published	Varies
Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship Grant The Henry Luce Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $75K The Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship, launched by the First Nations Development Institute and the Henry Luce Foundation, supports Native knowledge holders and makers in their transformative work.	Not published	Up to $75K
Artist in Business Leadership Fellowship First Peoples Fund · Foundation Not published · $10K A yearlong program that helps independent Native artists pursue art as a way to build a business to support themselves and their families.	Not published	$10K
McKnight Culture Bearers Fellowship Grant Indigenous Roots · Foundation Not published · $25K The McKnight Culture Bearers Fellowship, a collaboration between the McKnight Foundation and Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center, aims to support three culture bearers dedicated to preserving sacred and healing lifeways.	Not published	$25K
Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation: Lou Canard Navarro Scholarship Grant Muscogee (Creek) Nation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Muscogee (Creek) Nation Scholarship Foundation offers the Lou Canard Navarro Scholarship to support Muscogee (Creek) citizens pursuing degrees in architecture, design, and engineering.	Not published	Up to $1K
Intervention Research to Improve Native American Health National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institute on Drug Abuse, along with other National Health Institutes, Centers, and Offices, seeks to advance its mission through the Intervention Research to Improve Native American Health (IRINAH), which aims to support…	Forecast	Varies

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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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