Grants for Native American tribal organizations - Private

This funding opportunity supports community-based organizations conducting research to improve health equity for Indigenous and historically marginalized communities of color in the U.S.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government agencies that serve the Hillsboro community in North Dakota.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Maine that address basic human needs, promote humane animal care, expand healthcare access for underserved populations, and support public media initiatives.

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public agencies in southern Minnesota to improve early childhood development and care for children from birth to age five, particularly those from underserved communities.

This funding opportunity supports innovative health-focused projects in the Upper Peninsula, aimed at improving community well-being through initiatives led by students, local groups, and individuals.

This grant provides funding for collaborative projects in the planning phase that seek to create systemic change in community health by addressing complex issues through equity-focused solutions.

This grant provides expedited funding for small arts-related projects and planning initiatives to nonprofit organizations and local government units in southwestern Minnesota, aiming to enhance community arts engagement.

This grant provides funding for capital building projects to nonprofit organizations in specific regions, focusing on higher education, human services, arts and culture, and healthcare initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-focused projects, such as centers for social services, libraries, and cultural institutions, requiring significant community backing and a portion of the budget to be secured before applying.

This funding opportunity provides up to $10,000 to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Oklahoma to create and enhance humanities-based learning experiences for K-12 public school students.

The Outdoor Equity Fund aims to enhance safe, equitable access to outdoor spaces and nature-based learning for Wabanaki, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) in Maine, unceded land of the Wabanaki. The fund addresses systemic barriers that BIPOC communities face in accessing outdoor spaces by supporting organizations working on land-based cultural preservation, land-back projects, leadership development, farming and gardening programs, outdoor accessibility, expeditions, learning, and therapeutic programs. It operates with a Community Advisory Committee guiding its efforts and employs a participatory grantmaking process. Selected organizations for the 2023 cohort will receive $30,000 over three years for general operating support, alongside opportunities for peer learning and capacity-building activities.

The CFLL Historic Preservation Fund seeks projects that support the physical improvement of structures and/or to promote the issue of historic preservation in Springfield, IL. Donor Name: Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln State: Illinois City: Springfield Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/12/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Grant awards may be made to organizations for the rehabilitation, renovation, and upkeep of historic properties or for properties with certain historic, economic development, or community value. Funding Information One or more grant up to $6,000 may be awarded. Geographic Limitations Historic preservation projects in Springfield, IL. Who can apply? Organizations submitting a funding request to any grant program must be a: 501(c)(3) charitable organization; OR faith-based organization (proposals must benefit all, regardless of religion, and be for a service provided which is not religious in nature), OR public or private school (proposals must be for projects that exceed the school’s budget funding); OR some government entities or municipalities may be eligible. For more information, visit CFLL.

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Northern Michigan that are led by or serve communities of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and other marginalized groups to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

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 funding opportunity is designed for healthcare institutions and organizations in the U.S. to improve the management and outcomes of migraine patients in emergency departments.

This grant provides funding for projects that enhance watershed resilience, grasslands, sagebrush rangelands, and big game habitats across Colorado, targeting non-profits, local governments, and educational institutions.

The Washington State Department of COMMERCE, hereafter called “COMMERCE,” is initiating this Request for Applications (RFA) to fund clean energy projects in Washington through a combination of funding sources. Donor Name: Washington State Department of Commerce State: Washington County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/14/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Commerce is now accepting applications to support the planning, design, and construction of clean energy projects through a general round which is open to all eligible project types and applicants. Approximately $34 million will be available in the general round to support the following project areas: Electric grid modernization and innovation Innovative large-scale and dual-use solar Solar energy retrofits for public buildings Clean energy project siting and permitting Building, industry, aviation and maritime Decarbonization Clean energy projects that leverage private and federal funding. Project Categories  Large scale solar innovation Planning or a construction project. Planning project must lead to a capital asset. Solar array(s) must have alternating current (AC) nameplate capacity of more than 100 kW at a single site or more than 1 MW across multiple sites Cannot displace critical habitat or productive farmland Dual-use solar Planning or a construction project Must involve commercial, dual-use solar power demonstration Hard to decarbonize and economic development Planning or a construction project. Planning project must lead to a capital asset. Project must achieve one or more of the following goals: Reduce emissions in hard-to-decarbonize sector Bring private investment and federal funding to the state Grid integration and innovation Planning or a construction project Must develop and demonstrate distributed energy resources and non-wire alternatives Must be for electrical grid integration and innovation projects Must do at least one of the following: Support implementation of demand response Improve integration of renewable energy and energy storage Advance community resilience Support implementation of sustainable microgrids Accelerate beneficial load integration and demand management for at least one of the following: Building electrification Equipment electrification Electric vehicle charging Clean energy siting and permitting Planning projects only Must support siting and permitting of clean energy projects through at least one of the following methods: Support pre-development work at sites for clean energy projects Support land use studies Conduct or engage in planning efforts such as planned actions and programmatic environmental impact statements (EIS) Improve permit timeliness and certainty with staff, expertise or databases Solar installations on existing public buildings Construction projects only Must purchase and install solar PV only at an existing public building (must have a certificate of occupancy prior to application). Funding Information The minimum award amount is $50,000, and the maximum award amount for a single award is $3,000,000. Eligibility Criteria  Unless the Applicant is a federally recognized tribe, applicants must be licensed to do business in the State of Washington or submit a statement of commitment that it will become licensed in Washington within thirty (30) calendar days of being selected as an Apparently Successful Contractor. Applicants must be in good standing with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and requirements, including with the Department of Commerce. Applicants must be one of the following entities (please note, not all entities are eligible for all project categories. Associate development organization Federally recognized tribal government For-profit entity Investor-owned, co-operative, or public retail electric utility K-12 school district Local government Non-profit organization Private educational institution or public higher education institution Other academic or research institution State agency Tribes’ contracted service providers. For more information, visit WSDC.

The Maine Charity Foundation Fund aims to support charitable and educational purposes across Maine, with an emphasis on transportation services for individuals with limited access. The grant prioritizes projects that use volunteers, engage community partners, address service gaps, and focus on equity and diversity. Criteria for eligibility are set by the Maine Community Foundation and reviewed annually. The foundation offers general support grants for ongoing needs and project grants for new programs. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual opening/closing deadlines: July 1st to September 16th

This funding supports conservation organizations in Alaska that are working to protect vital natural areas and address environmental issues by enabling staff to travel for advocacy and outreach efforts.

The Mississippi Humanities Council offers grants to support projects that engage communities in meaningful dialogue, attract diverse audiences, and are participatory and engaging, applying humanities to everyday life. Grants support public humanities programs, exhibits, planning of larger projects, and the development of original productions in various media. Regular grants : start at $2,500 to $10,000. Regular grants applications are accepted on May 1st and September 1st Grant renewed every year.