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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 NameFunderAmountDeadline
Clinical Validation of a Candidate Biomarker for Neurological or Neuromuscular Disorders (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)National Institutes of HealthVariesJun 22, 2026
FY 2026 HMEP Planning and Training Grant for TribesPipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin$50K - $250KJun 22, 2026
FAA Aircraft Pilots Workforce Development Grant ProgramFAA - Aviation Next GenUp to $1MJun 22, 2026
Micro-Grants for Food Security ProgramAgricultural Marketing Service$119K - $1.9MJun 22, 2026
Phase 2 Produce Prescription Pilot ProgramIndian Health Service$200K - $250KJun 22, 2026
FY 2026 HMEP Planning and Training Grant for TribesPipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin$50K - $250KJun 22, 2026
Micro-Grants for Food Security ProgramAgricultural Marketing Service$119K - $1.9MJun 22, 2026
Digital Health Technology Derived Biomarkers and Outcome Assessments for Remote Monitoring and Endpoint Development (UG3/UH3 - Clinical Trial Optional)National Institutes of HealthVariesJun 22, 2026
Analytical Validation of a Candidate Biomarker for Neurological or Neuromuscular Disorders(U01 Clinical Trial Optional)National Institutes of HealthVariesJun 22, 2026
Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant ProgramDepartment of Homeland Security - FEMAVariesJun 22, 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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