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Grants for Native American tribal organizations - Humanities

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FY2025 - Historic Preservation Fund- Annual Tribal Historic Preservation Office Grants
$200,000
US Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 29, 2025

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized Tribal Historic Preservation Offices to help them preserve and protect historic properties on tribal lands.

Humanities
Native American tribal organizations
BJA FY25 Second Chance Act Community-based Reentry Program
$700,000
U.S. Department of Justice (Bureau of Justice Assistance)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 3, 2025

Date Added

Jan 16, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations and tribal governments in providing essential reentry services to help formerly incarcerated individuals successfully reintegrate into their communities and reduce the risk of reoffending.

Humanities
Native American tribal organizations
Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (2025)
$150,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2025

Date Added

Dec 10, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to help Native American Tribes enhance their library services and resources to better serve their communities' educational and cultural needs.

Arts
Native American tribal organizations
Native American Library Services Basic Grant (2025)
$10,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 4, 2025

Date Added

Nov 5, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized Native American Tribes to improve library and archival services, enhance community programming, and preserve cultural resources.

Arts
Native American tribal organizations
Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Culture and Arts Development Grant Program Fiscal Year 2024/2025
$750,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2024

Date Added

Jul 30, 2024

The Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Culture and Arts Development Grant Program for FY 2024/2025 is a $1.5 million fund managed by the National Park Service, aimed at supporting nonprofit organizations that serve Native Hawaiian or Alaska Native populations in preserving and advancing their culture and arts through various forms such as language, visual and performing arts, and history.

Arts
Native American tribal organizations
FY2024 - Historic Preservation Fund- Annual Tribal Historic Preservation Office Grants
$200,000
DOI-NPS (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 17, 2024

Date Added

Jun 3, 2024

This funding program supports the operation of Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPOs) within allowable program areas described in the Historic Preservation Fund Grants Manual. Where relevant, staff and projects must comply with the appropriate Secretary of the Interiors Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation.The purpose of this program is to provide grants to THPOs for the identification, evaluation, and protection of historic properties as outlined in the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) by such means as: survey, planning, technical assistance, physical preservation, review of Federal undertakings, education, listing in the National Register of Historic Places and Tribal Registers. These grants assist THPOs in carrying out the NHPA historic preservation activities that a Tribe agreed to assume from the State Historic Preservation Office, on tribal lands, under their Partnership agreement with the National Park Service. Awards under this program must comply with and support 54 USC 3001 et seq.

Humanities
Native American tribal organizations
Capacity Grants
$9,999
Connecticut Humanities
Local

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2024

Date Added

May 28, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Connecticut organizations that promote the humanities, enabling them to improve their operations and strategic planning through consultant-led projects.

Arts
Native American tribal organizations
2024 Chamiza Foundation Grant Opportunity - Round 2
Contact for amount
Chamiza Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 10, 2024

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

The Chamiza Foundation is dedicated to ensuring the cultural continuity of Pueblo tribes, focusing on supporting programs that sustain tribal life and traditions while fostering innovative change. Unlike efforts aimed at preserving Pueblo culture as an antiquity, the Chamiza Foundation views the culture of New Mexico's Pueblo tribes as a vibrant and valuable tradition worth sustaining. The Foundation is currently emphasizing the development of youth education programs in cultural traditions, Pueblo history, and language, alongside innovative technological applications in these areas. The Foundation supports 20 Pueblo Indian communities, including 19 in New Mexico and one in El Paso, Texas, offering grants for education, language preservation, youth projects, traditional arts and crafts, agriculture, and intercultural exchange. Eligible applicants include New Mexicoโ€™s Pueblo Indian organizations and tribal governments, Isleta del Sur Pueblo, community leaders, artists, and individuals within Pueblo communities, as well as non-Pueblo organizations with evidence of community support. Grant renewed every year.

Education
Native American tribal organizations
Voices and Votes in Massachusetts
$10,000
Mass Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

May 10, 2024

Date Added

Mar 18, 2024

Museum on Main Street is a unique partnership between the Smithsonian and Mass Humanities that brings world-class exhibits to six rural communities in the state. Donor Name: Mass Humanities State: Massachusetts County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/10/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Mass Humanities Museum on Main Street grants offer $10,000 for sites to host the 2025-2026 tour Voices and Votes: Democracy in America and create programming rooted in their community. Voice and Votes will be in Massachusetts from April 19, 2025, to February 1, 2026. Eligibility Criteria Applicant organizations must: Be a 501(c)(3), non-profit, fiscally sponsored association, state or federally recognized tribe, or non-federal government organization. Serve Massachusetts residents in a rural community (defined as a population of 12,000 people or less according to the 2020 US Census). Be in compliance with state and federal regulations which bar discrimination on the basis of race, gender, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or sexual orientation, and which require accessibility for persons with disabilities. Specifically: The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 The Age Discrimination Act of 1975 Not have a currently open grant with Mass Humanities with the exception of 2024 Reading Frederick Douglass Together grants. For more information, visit Mass Humanities.

Arts
Native American tribal organizations
Wildhorse Foundation Grants
$30,000
Wildhorse Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local organizations in northeastern Oregon and southeastern Washington for projects that enhance community services in areas such as education, public health, and cultural activities.

Community Development
Native American tribal organizations
Rapid Response Grant
$1,500
Wildhorse Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This funding opportunity provides up to $1,500 for urgent needs to government, Tribal, and non-profit organizations within specific counties in Oregon and Washington, excluding event sponsorships and operational budget support.

Community Development
Native American tribal organizations
Tribal College Initiative Grants
$250,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (Rural Development)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Tribal Colleges for improving educational facilities and purchasing essential equipment to enhance their services and community impact.

Education
Native American tribal organizations
Indigenous Language Project
$43,000
The Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area
Private

Application Deadline

May 17, 2024

Date Added

Unknown

The Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area is offering grants to support Indigenous Language Projects in Rio Arriba, Taos, and Santa Fe Counties. Eligible organizations, including nonprofits, local governments, and Indigenous communities, are invited to propose projects that preserve, revitalize, or promote Indigenous languages, acknowledging their cultural significance and the threats they face from historical processes of colonization and assimilation. Projects may include developing learning materials, creating digital tools, establishing immersion programs, conducting research, or organizing community events. Grants of up to $43,000 for a 6-month duration are available, with a 2:1 in-kind match requirement. Proposals will be evaluated based on alignment with objectives, feasibility, innovation, potential impact, and organizational capacity. Interested applicants must submit detailed proposals outlining project objectives, timelines, budgets, expected outcomes, and plans for sustainability. Application Consultation with Grant Manager (Steve Vigil): March 1, 2024 - April 12, 2024 Application Submissions Due: May 17th, 2024 Grant Award Notification: May 30, 2024 For inquiries and application consultations, please contact: Steve Vigil at [email protected]

Humanities
Native American tribal organizations