Grants for Native American tribal organizations - Private

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Indigenous-led organizations and Tribes in the U.S. focused on climate resilience, environmental stewardship, and cultural preservation initiatives.

This funding program provides financial support to public and nonprofit entities in New Mexico for projects that improve outdoor trails and infrastructure, promoting access to nature and enhancing community health and well-being.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to tribal governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions for solar energy projects that enhance energy independence and benefit low-to-moderate income communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations delivering innovative mental health services to underserved Indigenous communities in Montana, focusing on improving access and outcomes through partnerships and technology.

This grant provides funding to support collaborative projects that enhance wildfire resilience, forest health, sustainable recreation, and rural economic development in communities adjacent to National Forest System lands.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized Tribal governments and Native-led nonprofit organizations for projects that protect and restore Native species through community engagement and traditional ecological knowledge.

This funding initiative supports Indigenous-led projects that empower youth and promote health, wellness, and cultural continuity in Indigenous communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support and resources to Native-controlled organizations and individuals for establishing intergenerational girl societies that promote safety, well-being, and community connection among Native American girls and women to prevent cases of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit individuals.

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 opportunity provides $40,000 to recognized Tribal governments for projects that promote sustainable farming and ranching practices, emphasizing environmental restoration and the integration of traditional ecological knowledge.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Tribal governments for acquiring conservation easements on trust lands, enabling them to protect and manage their lands according to Indigenous values while ensuring long-term sustainability.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized Tribes in Washington State to develop and enhance services for individuals who have been victims of crime, focusing on addressing service gaps and promoting recovery within tribal communities.

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 Legal Foundation of Washington’s (LFW) Native American & Tribal Communities Grant is designed to build and strengthen the capacity of civil legal aid services for Native and Tribal communities in Washington State. Donor Name: Legal Foundation of Washington State: Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: LFW has partnered with Native and woman-led consulting firm, Kauffman and Associates, to create a culturally responsive and community-driven grant opportunity that includes an application review panel of community experts and on-going technical assistance. The foundation aim to: Expand civil legal aid programming for Native communities; Invest in Indigenous models and approaches to civil justice; Build long-lasting legal aid infrastructure, partnerships, and support for Native and Tribal communities; and Elevate promising legal aid strategies through collaborative learning. Funding Information LFW expects to award 5-10 grants ranging between $100,000 to $750,000 each. Project Period The grant term is three years: January 1, 2025-December 31, 2027. Eligible Grant Activities Proposals must be focused on civil legal aid work for low-income Native American clients in Washington State. Examples of eligible grant activities include: Peacemaking civil courts using traditional methods of restorative practice Partnerships between Tribal Courts and neighboring pro bono volunteer attorney programs Culturally responsive legal clinics embedded in trusted community-based organizations Eligibility Criteria LFW funds civil legal aid programs serving low-income families in Washington State. Types of eligible applicants include, but are not limited to: Tribal Nations, Tribal agencies, and Tribally chartered nonprofits Native-led nonprofits; Nonprofits serving Native American clients; and Collaborative proposals between multiple of the above listed types of organizations. For more information, visit LFW.

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations and local government units in Southwest Minnesota to purchase equipment and make facility improvements that enhance their ability to support community arts initiatives.

This funding opportunity supports Indigenous-led organizations and Tribal Nations in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to strengthen their communities through initiatives focused on climate justice, self-determination, and sustainable development.

The Community Reinvestment Project (CRP) is a community-designed plan to invest $200 million from the Community Reinvestment Account into communities across Washington State that were disproportionately harmed by the historical design and enforcement of criminal laws and penalties for drug possession (otherwise known as the “war on drugs”). Donor Name: Spokane Workforce Council (SWC) State: Washington County: Spokane County (WA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/07/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: SWC is seeking proposals from organizations that provide services to one or more of these groups (Black, tribal, or Latine) to increase access of these focus populations to workforce system resources, specifically the EcSA program and Career Accelerator Incentives. Additionally, the goal is to foster stronger relationships, include voice of the customer in program design, provide more culturally specific services, and increase cultural competence in line with the equity mission. The Accelerating Community Connections grant opportunity is for organizations that provide services to one or more of these groups (Black, Indigenous, or Latine) to increase access of these focus populations to workforce system resources, specifically the EcSA program and Career Accelerator Incentives. Funded through the Washington State Department of Commerce’s Community Reinvestment Project, the Accelerating Community Connections grant aims to rectify historical injustices, including those from the “War on Drugs” by working with “By-and-For” organizations to help them connect the local Black, tribal, and Latine communities with workforce development resources. Funding Information Organizations may apply for up to $30,000. Allowable Costs Funding can be used broadly and creatively for this project, including covering personnel costs, occupancy costs, outreach activities, travel and training, supplies, and more. Direct client costs such as support services to remove barriers (for example, gas vouchers or bus passes) are also allowable. Contracts will be cost reimbursement contracts, so organizations must have the ability to incur costs and submit monthly invoices for reimbursement. No funds available under this RFP shall be used for investment in revolving loan funds, capitalization of business, investment in contract bidding resource centers or similar activities, or foreign travel. Eligibility Criteria  Applicant organizations must: Provide services in Spokane County (there is not a requirement to be headquartered in Spokane County, as long as services are provided in Spokane County). Either: Be registered as a By-and-For organization with the Washington State Department of Commerce or Be a federally recognized tribe in Washington or Have the ability to become registered as a By-and-For organization by July 1, 2024. As defined by the Office of Equity, to qualify as “By-and-For” for the CRP, an organization must: Be a part of, rooted in, and defined by the identity of the Black, Latine, and/or tribal community. Have leadership and staff who belong to the Black, Latine, and/or tribal community. Build trust, advocate, respond, and solve problems specific to Black, Latine, and/or tribal community. Have roots in their communities as change agents and providers of community services (services can include, but are not limited to, social services, employment support, community programming, educational support, etc.). Invest in and work with community members to improve their quality of life. Faith-based organizations are eligible. For more information, visit SWC.

The Tribal Solar Gap Funding Grant supports solar projects of any type that require a tribal cost-share (ex. Federal or State grant programs) or are leveraging funding from other grant opportunities or initiatives. Donor Name: Tribal Solar Accelerator Fund (TSAF) State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/14/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding Areas  Solar Project “Gap” Funding Solar projects of any type that require a tribal cost-share (ex. federal or state grant programs) or are leveraging funding from other grant opportunities or initiatives are encouraged to apply for up to $250,000. Gap Funding Priorities: These projects should be positioned to deploy solar energy with an existing funding gap (cost share) which is preventing the project from being completed. Gap Funding Objectives: To enhance and strengthen tribal solar energy development and infrastructure inclusive of other impactful renewable energy technologies (battery storage, clean mobility/charging stations etc). To provide funding toward larger scale solar projects that benefit a significant number of tribal community members. To initiate new solar demonstration project systems that will strengthen tribal community energy resilience. Eligibility Criteria  The TSAF is committed to serving, supporting, and strengthening American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) tribal communities by investing in solar energy development and sustainability. The TSAF eligibility criteria is as follows: Federally recognized tribal governments in the lower 48 states and Alaska (tribal government programs, such as tribal housing authority, cultural departments, economic development entities, etc.) Tribally-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (fiscally-sponsored tribal community organizations, tribal community organizations without a 501(c)(3) nonprofit status may submit an application through a sponsoring organization if the sponsor has IRS 501(c)(3) status and can provide written authorization confirming its willingness to act as the fiscal sponsor. Schools that are tribally-controlled 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and schools that are tribally-operated such as tribal colleges and universities (TCUs), any public or Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) schools. The definition of “tribal-led” is: an organization in which a majority (>51%) of the board of directors and leadership team are American Indian or Alaska Native. Organizations that are not tribal-led are not eligible to apply (with or without a fiscal sponsor). The community served for your project must be designated low-to-moderate income (LMI) as demonstrated by eligibility for federal, state, or tribal low-income programs, or with Census data. For more information, visit TSAF.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to tribal governments and tribal-led non-profits in the U.S. to develop energy plans that promote renewable energy and sustainability within their communities.