Grants for Native American tribal organizations - Education

This funding initiative provides financial support to local governments, tribal organizations, nonprofits, and educational institutions in Western Montana to develop green stormwater infrastructure projects that reduce urban pollution and promote community engagement and education.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized tribes and tribal organizations to develop and enhance culturally competent services for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, along with their caregivers, in tribal communities.

This program provides funding to local governments and eligible organizations in Georgia for projects that improve community transportation options, such as bike paths, pedestrian facilities, and streetscape enhancements.

This grant provides $75,000 to Native-led organizations in the U.S. to support Indigenous arts, culture, and community connections while fostering new partnerships and enhancing organizational capacity.

This funding opportunity supports community development projects that improve the quality of life for residents in designated tribal areas of northeastern Oregon and southeastern Washington.

This funding provides financial support for workforce development and employment training services aimed at low-income Native American adults and youth across the United States.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for Native American communities to develop sustainable economic projects, preserve cultural heritage, and enhance local infrastructure and social systems.

This funding opportunity supports programs that engage AmeriCorps members in service activities to strengthen communities across Illinois, focusing on areas like education, economic opportunity, and public health, with eligible applicants including nonprofits, local governments, and educational institutions.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in New Mexico working to improve digital access and equity for vulnerable populations, including low-income households, seniors, and rural residents, through initiatives like digital literacy training and device distribution.

This grant provides funding to Indian Tribes to deliver vocational rehabilitation services to American Indians with disabilities living on or near reservations, helping them achieve meaningful employment and economic self-sufficiency.

This funding opportunity supports collaborative restoration projects in Idaho's rural forest landscapes, targeting improvements in ecosystems, wildlife habitats, and water quality, and is available to state and local governments, tribal entities, non-profits, and educational institutions.

This program provides funding to Native American and Alaska Native communities to develop career and technical education opportunities that lead to job readiness and economic self-sufficiency.

This grant provides funding to Indian Tribes and authorized tribal organizations to develop tailored AmeriCorps programs that address community needs and enhance local capacity for future service initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Indian Tribes and tribal organizations for engaging AmeriCorps members in community service projects that address various needs, including youth mental health, education, cultural preservation, and health services.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local educational agencies and organizations to develop programs that meet the cultural and educational needs of American Indian and Alaska Native students.

The ROSS Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency Service Coordinator Program - FY2024 - NOFO is a $40 million funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, aimed at helping residents of Public and Indian Housing achieve economic and housing self-sufficiency by funding Service Coordinators who provide supportive services and case management.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Tribal Colleges and Universities for planning initiatives that transition their campuses to clean energy solutions.

The 2024 Bureau of Indian Education: Tribal Education Department (TED) grant aims to support the enhancement of tribal education by funding the development and enforcement of tribal educational codes, promoting tribal control in education matters, and encouraging the coordination of all educational programs on reservations, with a focus on capacity building and cooperation with various funding entities.

The Golden Heart Community Foundation from qualified, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations (or equivalents, such as Tribal entities, schools, and faith-based organizations) that support charitable organizations and programs in the Fairbanks North Star Borough area. Donor Name: Golden Heart Community Foundation State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/09/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: A geographic community fund to meet the ever-changing charitable needs of the Greater Fairbanks area and is advised on by the Golden Heart Community Foundation Advisory Board. Funding Information $1,000 – $5,000. Project Period Grant projects must be completed within one year of award. Eligibility Criteria Grants may support a broad range of community needs, including, but not limited to health and wellness, education, the great outdoors, arts and culture, and community development. Ineligible organizations or activities Individuals, for-profit, 501(c)(4), 501(c)(6), and non-Alaska based organizations, private or family foundations, state and federal government agencies, and ad hoc groups without a tax-exempt legal status are not eligible for competitive grants. Applications for religious indoctrination or other religious activities, endowment building, deficit financing, fundraising, lobbying, electioneering, or activities of political nature will not be considered, nor will proposals for ads, sponsorships, or special events (e.g., fundraisers), and any proposals which discriminate as to race, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, creed, or ethnicity. Exceptions In selected cases, projects undertaken by organizations that normally fall outside the above guidelines may be able to receive funding. Examples include faith-based organizations whose proposal impacts the broader community, and units of government whose proposal extends beyond the traditional governmental functions that impact the broader community. Fiscal Sponsorship Ineligible organizations may be able to receive funding for projects if they seek support from a qualified organization who is willing to provide fiscal sponsorship. Fiscal sponsors must agree to take legal and fiscal responsibility for accepting grant funds from GHCF on behalf of the ineligible organization. A letter from the fiscal sponsor must be submitted with the application for the project to be considered. Please review the fiscal sponsor letter template at the end of this document for a full list of requirements. Evaluation Criteria The GHCF Grants Committee is composed of volunteer Advisory Board and other community members. The committee strives to facilitate a competitive process that is fair and transparent, and all eligible applications are reviewed and evaluated using a scoring matrix by each committee member. Preference will be given to applications which have the potential to impact a broad range of Fairbanks North Star Borough area residents. Applications should detail measurable and achievable outcomes, and demonstrate other sources of support, collaboration, and/or cooperation. Evaluation criteria include but are not limited to the overall merit of the project, the ability of the organization to successfully complete the project, the clarity and measurability of the project’s goal, the feasibility of the time frame given for completion of the project, and the number of people served. For more information, visit ACF.

The Maine Department of Labor (MDOL), referred to in the following as the Department, is  grounded in the belief that a career is a major building block of prosperity and is vital to helping Mainers chart their economic future. Donor Name: Maine Department of Labor State: Maine County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/19/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: MDOL is seeking applications for pilot projects or approaches that support tribal communities in connecting to employment, training opportunities, and/or to support workers to retain jobs. The Department is releasing this Request for Applications (RFA) to support tribal communities to address basic needs, connect with individuals disengaged from the workforce, and support employment or training opportunities. The MDOL Bureau of Employment Services seeks to partner with tribal communities and partners that support tribal communities to:  Address basic needs not effectively met by existing Division of Indian and Native American Programs (DINAP), Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult, Dislocated, Youth, National Emergency Grant (NEG) or related programs to support job placement and job retention. This could include, but is not limited to, help with car repairs, childcare, resolution of a housing-related problem, uniforms, broadband access, or other items necessary to assist an individual in obtaining or retaining employment. Connect with individuals disengaged from the workforce not currently supported by existing DINAP, WIOA or Department of Labor (DOL) programs. Funding Information The total grant funding available for this initiative is $500,000. The Department anticipates making two (2) to four (4) awards. The maximum award amount $250,000, and the minimum is $75,000. The anticipated period of performance is September 2024 – September 2026. Eligibility Criteria Eligible organizations include Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) or Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) or non-profits with demonstrated experience and success in serving tribal communities. Applications that demonstrate partnership with the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Mi’kmaq Nation, the Passamaquoddy Tribe, and the Penobscot Nation are preferred. For more information, visit MDOL.