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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 NameFunderAmountDeadline
BJA FY 2026 Tribal Civil and Criminal Legal AssistanceBureau of Justice AssistanceUp to $600KNov 6, 2026
Secondary Analysis and Integration of Existing Data to Elucidate Cancer Risk and Related Outcomes (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)National Institutes of HealthUp to $350KNov 6, 2026
Continuation or Revision of NIDCR Clinical Trial Planning and Implementation Cooperative Agreement (UH3 Clinical Trial Required)National Institutes of HealthVariesNov 9, 2026
OJJDP FY 2026 Community and Schools Youth Drug Prevention ProgramOffice of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Up to $750KNov 9, 2026
Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Funding Opportunity for Indian Tribes and Intertribal Consortia for Nonpoint Source Management Grants Under Clean Water Act Section 319Environmental Protection AgencyUp to $175KNov 9, 2026
FY 2027 COPS-OJP Constitutional Protections for Parents - A NASRO SRO TTA Invitational ProgramCommunity Oriented Policing ServicesUp to $3MNov 10, 2026
NIDA Research Education Program for Clinical Researchers and Clinicians (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)National Institutes of HealthUp to $350KNov 12, 2026
Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (2027)Institute of Museum and Library Services$50K - $150KNov 13, 2026
NIDA Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Program Award in Substance Use and Substance Use Disorder Research (K12 Clinical Trial Optional)National Institutes of HealthUp to $750KNov 13, 2026
Leveraging Network Infrastructure to Conduct Innovative Research for Women, Children, Pregnant and Lactating Women, and Persons with Disabilities (UG3/UH3 - Clinical Trial Optional)National Institutes of HealthUp to $6.3MNov 13, 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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