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16 grants available for Native American communities (page 1 of 1)

Discover grant funding opportunities for Native American tribes, tribal organizations, and Indigenous nonprofits. Our database includes federal grants from BIA, HUD, USDA, and other agencies, state grants for tribal communities,foundation grants supporting Indigenous causes, and tribal-specific funding programs. Find grants for housing, education, healthcare, economic development,cultural preservation, language revitalization, and more. Each listing includes eligibility requirements, funding amounts, application deadlines, and direct links to apply.

16 Grants Found

Rolling / Open Grants

Federal$150,000 - $400,000

ANA Native Language Preservation and Maintenance

Administration for Native Americans

Supports community-driven projects that preserve, revitalize, and maintain Native languages. Funding can be used for language documentation, curriculum development, teacher training, language immersion programs, and community language classes.

Eligible: Federally Recognized Tribes, Native Nonprofits, Tribal Colleges
Matching Required: 20%
language revitalizationcultural preservationeducation
Federal$100,000 - $400,000

ANA Social and Economic Development Strategies (SEDS)

Administration for Native Americans

Promotes social and economic self-sufficiency for American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Native American Pacific Islanders. Funding supports community-based projects that address locally-determined needs including economic development, social development, and governance.

Eligible: Federally Recognized Tribes, Native Nonprofits, Tribal Colleges +1 more
Matching Required: 20%
economic developmentsocial servicestribal governance
Foundation$10,000 - $100,000

Lannan Foundation Indigenous Communities Program

Lannan Foundation

Supports Native American communities in their efforts to revitalize Indigenous languages and cultures, sustain the environment of their homelands, and maintain tribal sovereignty. The program provides general operating support and project grants.

Eligible: Native-led Nonprofits, Tribal Organizations
cultural preservationlanguage revitalizationenvironment+1 more
Foundation$5,000 - $25,000

Native Americans in Philanthropy - Community Support Grants

Native Americans in Philanthropy

Provides flexible general operating support to Native-led organizations working to improve conditions in Native communities. Funding supports organizations addressing a range of issues including health, education, economic development, and cultural preservation.

Eligible: Native-led Nonprofits
social servicescultural preservationeconomic development
Foundation$10,000 - $50,000

First Nations Development Institute - Native Youth and Culture Fund

First Nations Development Institute

Supports Native-led nonprofit organizations and tribal programs that work to strengthen Native American youth and families through culturally-based programming. Priority given to projects focusing on language preservation, traditional arts, and cultural education.

Eligible: Native-controlled Nonprofits, Tribal Programs, Tribal Colleges
youth programscultural preservationlanguage revitalization+1 more
Federal$50,000 - $2,000,000

DOE Office of Indian Energy Policy and Programs

Department of Energy

Supports tribes in developing clean energy resources on tribal lands. Funding available for energy planning, feasibility studies, and renewable energy project development including solar, wind, and energy efficiency projects.

Eligible: Federally Recognized Tribes, Tribal Organizations, Tribal Enterprises
Matching Required: 20%
energyenvironmentinfrastructure+1 more
Federal$75,000 - $175,000

EPA Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (GAP)

Environmental Protection Agency

Provides general assistance grants to tribes and intertribal consortia to build capacity to administer environmental programs. Funding supports environmental planning, staff training, and development of tribal environmental programs.

Eligible: Federally Recognized Tribes, Intertribal Consortia
environmenttribal governanceworkforce development
Federal$10,000 - $500,000

USDA Native American Business Development Program

USDA Rural Development

Provides technical assistance to federally recognized tribes and tribally-owned businesses. Funding supports feasibility studies, business plans, and training to promote economic development on tribal lands.

Eligible: Federally Recognized Tribes, Tribal Enterprises, Native-owned Businesses
economic developmentsmall businessworkforce development
Federal$10,000 - $2,000,000

USDA Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program

USDA Rural Development

Provides affordable funding to develop essential community facilities in rural and tribal areas. Eligible projects include healthcare facilities, public buildings, community centers, and cultural facilities. Special set-aside funding is available for Native American communities.

Eligible: Federally Recognized Tribes, Tribal Organizations, Nonprofits +1 more
Matching Required: 25%
infrastructurehealthcareeconomic development
Federal$75,000 - $150,000

IHS Tribal Self-Governance Planning and Negotiation Cooperative Agreement

Indian Health Service

Supports tribes interested in assuming greater control over federal Indian health programs. Funding helps tribes plan for self-governance participation and negotiate self-governance compacts with IHS.

Eligible: Federally Recognized Tribes
healthcaretribal governance
Federal$50,000 - $500,000

Indian Health Service Community Health Representative Program

Indian Health Service

Provides funding for tribal and urban Indian health programs to train and employ Community Health Representatives (CHRs). CHRs provide basic health education, case management, and referral services to American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

Eligible: Federally Recognized Tribes, Tribal Organizations, Urban Indian Organizations
healthcareworkforce developmentsocial services
Federal$50,000 - $1,500,000

Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG)

Department of Housing and Urban Development

Provides grants for community development activities including housing rehabilitation, land acquisition, new housing construction, infrastructure, and economic development for eligible Indian tribes. Projects must benefit low and moderate-income tribal members.

Eligible: Federally Recognized Tribes, Tribal Organizations
housingeconomic developmentinfrastructure
Federal$100,000 - $50,000,000

Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG)

Department of Housing and Urban Development

The largest source of federal housing assistance for tribes, providing formula-based funding to Indian tribes or their tribally designated housing entities for affordable housing activities. Activities include modernization, new construction, acquisition, infrastructure, and tenant-based rental assistance.

Eligible: Federally Recognized Tribes, Tribally Designated Housing Entities
housinginfrastructureeconomic development
Federal$2,500 - $60,000

BIA Housing Improvement Program (HIP)

Bureau of Indian Affairs

Provides grants to eligible American Indians and Alaska Natives for housing repairs, renovations, or replacement housing. The program helps address substandard housing conditions and provides safe, sanitary, and decent housing for tribal members in need.

Eligible: Individual Tribal Members
housingemergency assistance
Federal$75,000 - $250,000

BIA Tribal Climate Resilience Program

Bureau of Indian Affairs

Supports federally recognized tribes and authorized tribal organizations in building resilience to climate change impacts. Funding supports tribal climate adaptation planning, ocean and coastal management planning, relocation and managed retreat planning, and community-driven relocation efforts.

Eligible: Federally Recognized Tribes, Tribal Organizations
environmentinfrastructuretribal governance
Federal$50,000 - $500,000

BIA Indian Education Grants to Local Educational Agencies

Bureau of Indian Affairs

Provides supplemental educational funding to local educational agencies (LEAs) that serve federally recognized tribes. Funds can be used for cultural education, language preservation, dropout prevention, and enrichment activities. The grant aims to meet the unique educational and culturally-related academic needs of American Indian students.

Eligible: Local Educational Agencies, Tribal Schools, Public Schools
educationyouth programscultural preservation+1 more

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