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Find grants for Native American programs in education, health, language preservation, culture, and tribal development.
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Available grants
$97.8M
Total funding
$20K
Median grant
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Community Action Fund
A grant for Indigenous frontline organizations, groups, and individuals for direct action initiatives.
The Community Action Fund (CAF) grants support non-violent direct actions and organizing efforts that are often urgent and time sensitive. CAF prioritizes frontline, grassroots and community-based efforts that defend Indigenous peoples rights, communities and Nations.
Community Action Fund Intent
This grant supports Indigenous frontline, grassroots, community-based groups and organizations, Tribes, communities and villages, and individuals leading non-violent direct action or movement-building work in their effort to DEFEND Indigenous People’s rights, and protect their land, air, water, and natural resources.
Grants for Native Americans provide funding to support education, healthcare, and cultural preservation within Indigenous communities. The following grants help nonprofits address systemic inequities, promote sovereignty, and enhance community well-being.
Discover 81 funding opportunities for Native American initiatives, with $67.5M available. Instrumentl supports nonprofits with tailored grant recommendations, funding insights, and deadline management to strengthen Indigenous-led programs and projects.
How common are grants in this category?
Uncommon — grants in this category are less prevalent than in others.
Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for grants for Native Americans?
Most grants are due in the first quarter.
What's the typical grant amount funded for Grants for Native Americans?
Grants are most commonly $50,000.
Nonprofits that are eligible to win grants for Native Americans include tribal governments, Native-led nonprofits, cultural organizations, and education or economic development programs serving Native American communities. Many grants require applicants to be 501(c)(3) organizations, federally-recognized tribes, nonprofits in specific geographic locations, or Indian tribal governments, and may prioritize projects that promote self-sufficiency, cultural preservation, and health equity for Indigenous communities.
Grants for Native Americans typically have the highest concentration of deadlines in Q1, with 31.2% of grant deadlines falling in this period. If you're planning to apply, consider prioritizing your applications around this time to maximize opportunities. Conversely, the least active period for grants in this category is Q3.
Native Americans grants are offered to nonprofit programs that support initiatives that enhance tribal independence, improve access to healthcare, expand educational opportunities, and preserve Indigenous culture and language within Indigenous communities. Funders also aim to reduce economic disparities and systemic inequities, promote sustainable development and sovereignty, enhance community well-being, and protect Native lands. There are a little more than 90 grants available and $41.1 million in funding for nonprofit groups that address these challenges.
Funding for Native Americans grants varies widely, with award amounts ranging from a minimum of $300 to a maximum of $46,000,000. Based on Instrumentl’s data, the median grant amount for this category is $50,000, while the average grant awarded is $1,274,271. Understanding these funding trends can help nonprofits set realistic expectations when applying.
Of the $41.1 million available, most comes from private funders like the Common Counsel Foundation, Three Rivers Foundation, Social Justice Fund, and The Native Arts & Cultures Foundation. In addition, there are many federal and state/local government funders. On the federal side, funding is available through the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, the Indian Health Service, and the U.S. Department of the Interior, to name a few. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Alaska State Council on the Arts, and Maryland State Arts Council are examples of funding available on a state and local level.
Native American organizations can enhance their success rate by concentrating on all of these key areas:
Not sure how much to request in a grant application? Learn how to calculate the right amount with our grant request sizing guide.
Instrumentl helps Native American-led nonprofits streamline their grant researching by simplifying the grant application process. Not only does the platform help nonprofits discover relevant funding opportunities, track deadlines, and analyze funder-giving patterns. The platform's automated alerts ensure users never miss a deadline and detailed funder insights help organizations tailor their applications to align with grantor priorities. See how the Los Angeles LGBT Center cut down weekly admin time from 2-4 hours to less than 30 minutes.