Grants for Native Americans

Last updated August 24, 2026

There are currently 726 active grants for native americans in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
Foundation	JSF Indigenous Peoples Grant Program	Theodore R and Vivian M	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Special Excellence Annual Scholarship Grant	The CIRI Foundation	Rolling	Up to $20K
State	Oil Spill Response Equipment Grant	Department of Fish and Wildlife	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Bertha Parker Cody Award for Native American Women Grant	Society for American Archaeology	Rolling	Up to $6K
Foundation	Andrew W. Mellon Connecting Communities to Collections Program - Knowledge Exchanges and Workshops	Field Museum of Natural History	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Youth Programming Grant	Native American Agriculture Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Microgrant Funding for CA Fire Relief Efforts Grant	The Aspen Institute Inc	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Ocotillo Wind Tribal Mitigation Program Grant	Ocotillo Wind Imperial Valley Fund	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Makah Tribe COVID-19 Emergency Grant	Wounded Warriors Family Support Inc	Rolling	$17K
Foundation	AISES A.T. Anderson Scholarship Grant	American Indian Science And	Rolling	$1K – $2K
Foundation	Growing Justice Fund Program Grant	Growing Justice Fund	Rolling	$10K – $25K
Foundation	Caring for Our Own (CO-OP) Scholarship Grant	Montana State University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Mellon Foundation Native American Scholars Initiative (NASI) Archives Training Fellowship Grant	American Philosophical Society	Rolling	Up to $1.0M
Foundation	Ontario Community Environment Fund Grant	Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Achievement Annual Scholarship Grant	The CIRI Foundation	Rolling	Up to $8K
Foundation	Grace Wall Barreda Memorial Scholarship Grant	Native Forward Scholars Fund	Rolling	$100 – $30K
Foundation	Caring for Our Own Program (CO-OP) Skelly Scholarship Grant	Montana State University	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Muckleshoot Charity Fund Grant	Muckleshoot Indian Tribe	Rolling	$2K – $5K
Foundation	Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institutions (NASNTI) STEM Grant	Carl Albert State College Development Fo	Rolling	$1.5M
Foundation	AISES ARDC Scholarship Grant	American Indian Science And	Rolling	$5K
Foundation	Beth N. Rom-Rymer Travel Scholarship for Native Psychology Students Grant	American Psychological Foundation	Rolling	$1K
Foundation	Red Cliff/Miskwaabikaang Fund Grant	Duluth-superior Area Community	Rolling	$500 – $5K
Foundation	Rapid Response Fund	The Tiwahe Foundation	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Indian Motorcycle + Polaris Trade Scholarship Grant	American Indian Science And	Rolling	$2K

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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