Grants for Native American Tribes and Organizations
Native American tribes, tribal organizations, and Alaska Native entities have access to dedicated federal funding through the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Indian Health Service (IHS), Administration for Native Americans (ANA), and dozens of other federal programs. Foundation funding from organizations like the Bush Foundation and First Nations Development Institute adds additional support.
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Grant Details: Amounts and Deadlines
| Grant Name | Funder | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJA FY25 Rural Law Enforcement Violent Crime Reduction Initiative | Bureau of Justice Assistance | Varies | May 27, 2026 |
| Hadassah Foundation Women and Girls Grants | Hadassah Foundation | $10K - $75K | Jun 1, 2026 |
| DOJ Tribal VAWA Grants (Violence Against Women) | U.S. Department of Justice | $50K - $900K | Jun 1, 2026 |
| IHS Tribal Management Grant Program | Indian Health Service | $50K - $500K | Jun 1, 2026 |
| American Indian College Fund Scholarships & Tribal College Support | American Indian College Fund | $1K - $500K | Jun 1, 2026 |
| NDN Collective Racial Equity Grants | NDN Collective | $25K - $500K | Jun 1, 2026 |
| HUD Housing Counseling Program | U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development | $50K - $2.5M | Jun 1, 2026 |
| DOJ Tribal Justice Support Grants | U.S. Department of Justice | $50K - $1M | Jun 1, 2026 |
| National Park Service Tribal Heritage Grants | National Park Service | $10K - $150K | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) | U.S. Department of Education | $500K - $4M | Jun 1, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions: Grants for Native American
What federal agencies fund tribal programs?
BIA (Bureau of Indian Affairs) provides the largest share of tribal funding for governance, education, and economic development. IHS funds healthcare. ANA (Administration for Native Americans) supports language preservation, community development, and environmental programs. HUD has tribal housing programs. USDA funds tribal agriculture and rural development.
Can urban Native organizations get tribal grants?
Yes. Several federal programs serve urban Native populations, including IHS urban Indian health programs, HUD Indian Housing Block Grants, and ANA community development grants. The Urban Indian Health Institute and National Urban Indian Family Coalition are key resources.
Are there grants for Native language preservation?
Yes. ANA's Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance program specifically funds tribal language revitalization. The Endangered Languages Documentation Programme, First Peoples' Cultural Council, and Endangered Language Fund also support indigenous language work.
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