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New Mexico Community Foundation
For over 40 years, New Mexico Foundation (NMF) has worked to improve the quality of life for all residents of New Mexico. The only statewide foundation, NMF was started in 1983 by a small group of dedicated and visionary volunteers who believed in the power of Philanthropy as a tool for inspiring creative, community-based change and prosperity.
NMF has distinguished itself as a leader in philanthropy. Our progressive, grassroots approach to building stronger communities empowers community members to collaborate on critical issues by tapping into local resources and discovering the strength in themselves.
In 2019 we changed our name to better define our purpose and identity as the only community foundation serving the state of New Mexico.
Native American Preparatory Scholars Fund
The Native American Preparatory Scholars (NAPS) Fund was established in 2012 from the remaining assets of the former Native American Preparatory School located in Rowe, NM. The purpose of the fund is to support programs that increase the number of New Mexico Native American students who shall aspire to, be prepared for, and graduate from colleges and universities.
To accomplish this mission, New Mexico Community Foundation is pleased to announce a funding opportunity through our NAPS Fund.
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Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians is a sovereign nation and has three main branches of government – Judicial, Executive, and Legislative. One of our most important resources is our people.
Education
The Confederated Tribes of Siletz seeks to provide opportunities for Tribal members to reach potential, establish independence and improve quality of life through lifelong learning and education.
Full Circle Scholarship
For American Indian and Alaskan Native students pursuing under-graduate and graduate degrees from Tribal colleges, non-profit and accredited schools.
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians is a sovereign nation and has three main branches of government – Judicial, Executive, and Legislative. One of our most important resources is our people.
Education
The Confederated Tribes of Siletz seeks to provide opportunities for Tribal members to reach potential, establish independence and improve quality of life through lifelong learning and education.
Pepsi – Craig Whitehead Scholarship
Pepsi, Inc. donates scholarship funds to the Siletz Tribe and has asked that this be the Pepsi-Craig Whitehead Scholarship in honor of Craig Whitehead, Tribal member and Pow-Wow Coordinator at the time of his death in 2004.
Craig was also the Tribal Whip Man for Pow-Wows, coordinated a dance troupe that visited schools and was the Peace Keeper for the Citizen’s Advisory Board (CAB). He was a dear friend and loved by all who knew him.
This scholarship is open to any field of study.
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians is a sovereign nation and has three main branches of government – Judicial, Executive, and Legislative. One of our most important resources is our people.
Education
The Confederated Tribes of Siletz seeks to provide opportunities for Tribal members to reach potential, establish independence and improve quality of life through lifelong learning and education.
Cathern Tufts Memorial Scholarship
Cathern Tufts, affectionately known as “Cat” in the offices of the CTSI administrative offices and Tribal elder woodcuts, was the Tribal Attorney for fourteen and a half years until she passed in 2018 following a short illness. She was a Siletz Tribal member who graduated from Arizona State University School of Law. She served an internship in Washington D.C. prior to going to work as an attorney. Her parents and friends wished to honor her life and achievements through this memorial scholarship. This scholarship is for students in pre-law, law, or in a natural resource field.
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians
The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians is a sovereign nation and has three main branches of government – Judicial, Executive, and Legislative. One of our most important resources is our people.
Education
The Confederated Tribes of Siletz seeks to provide opportunities for Tribal members to reach potential, establish independence and improve quality of life through lifelong learning and education.
Arthur S. Bensell Memorial Scholarship
Arthur S. Bensell was an educator, civic leader, Tribal Council member and Tribal Chairman. He spent many years in service to his community and Tribe as Mayor of the City of Siletz and tribal leader.
Art attended Ohio State University and graduated from Heidelberg College in 1934. During his career with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, he served as a teacher, principal and reservation principal in Minnesota, Alaska and North Dakota. Upon returning to Siletz, Art became involved in tribal business affairs and served many years on the Tribe’s Education Committee and always strived for better educational opportunities for Tribal members.
A memorial scholarship fund was established through the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians to honor and award Tribal members in education. The $1000 scholarship is administered by the Tribal Education Committee and strengthened by various fund raising activities throughout the year.
Indian Health Service
The Indian Health Service, an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services , is responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. The provision of health services to members of federally-recognized tribes grew out of the special government-to-government relationship between the federal government and Indian tribes. This relationship, established in 1787, is based on Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution, and has been given form and substance by numerous treaties, laws, Supreme Court decisions, and Executive Orders. The IHS is the principal federal health care provider and health advocate for Indian people, and its goal is to raise their health status to the highest possible level. The IHS provides a comprehensive health service.
IHS Extern Program
Become an IHS Extern
The Indian Health Service (IHS) offers IHS scholarship recipients and other qualified students the opportunity to participate in a hands-on instructive experience that will complement the knowledge and skills developed in school. This experience will help to enhance pre-professional training, while also familiarizing yourself with Native communities that are of interest to you when you begin your health professions career.
IHS externs are employed for 30 to 120 workdays per calendar year during non-academic periods
Salary
Externs received a salary based on experience and years of academic training that is comparable to industry standards. IHS will waive your salary if the externship fulfills a required academic field placement or an internship.
Housing
Externs are responsible for securing their own housing arrangements. Host sites may be able to provide information or resources to assist in identifying housing options within the community. Externs are encouraged to maintain communication with their Extern Coordinator and host site to ensure all arrangements are confirmed prior to travel. This preparation supports a smooth transition into the externship experience and enables externs to focus on contributing to the Indian Health.
Eligible degree programs for Summer 2025 (must be accepted into program at time of application):
Must be enrolled in the Bachelor Degree program by January 1, 2025:
Must be enrolled in the Master Degree program by January 1, 2025:
Must be enrolled in the Doctoral Degree program by January 1, 2025:
Duties include:
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.