Grantmaking
Founded in 1980, First Nations began its national grantmaking program in 1993. Through year-end 2021, we have successfully managed 2,611 grants totaling $51.6 million to Native American projects and organizations in 44 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Territory American Samoa.
Our grantmaking program provides both financial and technical resources to tribes and Native nonprofit organizations to support asset-based development efforts.
Recent Grant, Scholarship & Fellowship Opportunities
- Native Farmer and Rancher Apprenticeship – Closed January 14, 2022
- Gather Food Sovereignty – Closed January 13, 2022
- Breastfeeding and First Foods – Closed November 30, 2021
- Setting the Table for a Healthy Food System in Indian Country – Closed November 12, 2021
- Native Language Immersion Initiative – Closed November 10, 2021
- NAFSI College Scholarship – Closed October 7, 2021
- Tribal Ecological Stewardship in the Northern Great Plains – Closed September 14, 2021
- Native Youth and Culture Fund (NYCF) – Closed August 20, 2021
- Strengthening Native Programs and Feeding Families – Closed August 17, 2021
- Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship – Closed July 13, 2021
- Western COVID-19 Response – Closed June 24, 2021
- Native Youth Business Plan Competition – Closed June 22, 2021
- GATHER Food Sovereignty Grant – Closed January 14, 2021
Providing Grants Across the Nation
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Current Grant Opportunities
There are currently no grant opportunities. Check back often as First Nations continually offers new and recurring grant funding and technical assistance to organizations serving Native communities.
Our Grantmaking Impact
Founded in 1980, First Nations began its national grantmaking program in 1993. Through year-end 2021, we have successfully managed 2,611 grants totaling $51.6 million to Native American projects and organizations in 44 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Territory American Samoa.
2611 Grants
awarded to Native projects
$51.6 Million
in total grants awarded
44
States, D.C. & American Samoa in our grant scope so far
Current Grantees
First Nations' online grants system allows applicants and grantees to access online reports & applications.
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