240 California Tribal and Indigenous Grants

240 Tribal Nations Grants for California

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Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, Tribes, Nonprofits, and Businesses for Scientific Conferences Re...

Deadline: 12/12/25

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, IHEs, tribes, nonprofits, and businesses to support high-quality scientific conferences related to public health. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. A conference is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 169923

Cooperative Agreements to USA States and Tribes for Programs to Address the Management of Pote...

Deadline: 12/12/25

Cooperative agreements to USA states and tribes for programs to address the management of potentially contaminated sites. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for activities related to the assessment...

GrantWatch ID#: 187170

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Promote the Stewardship of Marine an...

Deadline: 12/15/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribes, school districts, and schools for projects with a focus on stewardship and education related to coastal and marine environments. Funding is intended for projects that engage communities with lim...

GrantWatch ID#: 162520

Grants to USA Early Career Investigators for Research on Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia

Deadline: 12/15/25

Grants to USA early-career researchers affiliated with medical and research centers for research projects focused on serious mental illness. Funding is intended for clinical, preclinical, epidemiological, and translational research on bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

GrantWatch ID#: 186086

Grants to USA Researchers at Institutions for Geological Mapping Projects on the Moon

Deadline: 12/15/25

Grants to USA researchers affiliated with nonprofit, for-profit, and government institutions for geological mapping projects on the Moon. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for the planning an...

GrantWatch ID#: 222853

Cooperative Agreements to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes to Operate F...

Deadline: 12/15/25

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and tribes to create and operate facilities to test new mining technologies. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 225028

Cooperative Agreements to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies to Recover Rare Eart...

Deadline: 12/15/25

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, agencies, and tribes for facilities to recover rare earth elements and other critical materials. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to com...

GrantWatch ID#: 225029

Grants to USA Agencies to Purchase Safety Equipment for Law Enforcement Officers

Deadline: 12/19/25

Grants to USA and territories government agencies and Tribes for safety equipment to enhance the protection of law enforcement officers. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Equipment purchased under this program must conf...

GrantWatch ID#: 155584

Grants to USA Tribes in Multiple States and Territories to Improve Public Drinking Water

Deadline: 12/19/25

Grants to Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam federally recognized tribes to improve public drinking water. Funding is intended to support projects to enhance public water system infrastructure, and to address health ...

GrantWatch ID#: 163446

Grants to California Nonprofits, Tribes, IHEs, and Agencies for Projects to Improve Water Qual...

Deadline: 12/19/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, tribes, IHEs, and agencies for projects to improve water quality in any of the state's waterways or along the coast. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for project implementati...

GrantWatch ID#: 193543

Grants to California Agencies and Tribal Governments to Prepare for Climate Change Damage

Deadline: 12/19/25

Grants to California government agencies and tribal governments to prepare for damage caused by climate change. Funding is intended for several stages of development: pre-planning, data collection, planning, and implementation. The purpose of the program is to help red...

GrantWatch ID#: 215155

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, Agencies, and Tribes to Support and Advoca...

Deadline: 12/19/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and tribal organizations, educational institutions, and government entities for programs and projects to support and promote sanctuaries for marine habitats in eligible locations. The goal of the funding program is to provide fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 217474

Grants to California Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribes for Energy Efficiency...

Deadline: 12/22/25

Grants to California nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, local and state government entities, tribes, and tribal organizations for training projects related to installing and maintaining energy-efficient equipment. Funding is intended to develop the workforce, reduce traini...

GrantWatch ID#: 224715

Grants to USA Agencies and Tribes to Protect Water Resources and Water Quality

Deadline: 12/26/25

Grants to USA state agencies and Tribes to protect water resources and water quality. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several months to finalize. Funding is intended to cover costs associated with establishing rental programs for portable sk...

GrantWatch ID#: 206714

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Community Leaders for Capital Projects to Revitalize Public Commu...

Deadline: 12/31/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections. Proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 197389

Grants to California Nonprofits, Fire Departments, and Firefighter Associations for Projects t...

Deadline: 12/31/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, fire departments, firefighter associations, and tribes for activities to address the dangers and effects of wildfires. Funding is intended to support projects that assist in prevention, mitigation, preparedness, and resilie...

GrantWatch ID#: 203367

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, Academic Institutions, and Agencies for Programs to Address ...

Deadline: 12/31/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, tribes, academic institutions, and government agencies for programs to address water pollution. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to help small communities a...

GrantWatch ID#: 203762

Loans to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, Cooperatives, and Agencies to Assist with Economic Developmen...

Deadline: 12/31/25

Loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, Tribes, cooperatives, and public agencies to assist with economic development in rural areas. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to increase economic activ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214812

Grants to USA Individuals and Small Teams to Carry Out Humanitarian Projects That Have an Aspe...

Deadline: 12/31/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individuals and small teams to carry out humanitarian projects that have an aspect of mountaineering. Funding is intended for projects to benefit local communities in places with a connection to the mountaineering community, whether domest...

GrantWatch ID#: 217374

Grants to California Cities, Counties, Tribal Entities, Developers, and Nonprofits to Develop ...

Deadline: 01/01/26

Grants and loans to California cities, counties, Native American entities, developers, and state-certified nonprofit community housing development organizations that are working to develop affordable housing, especially for low-income renters and owners. Funding may be...

GrantWatch ID#: 134848

Grants to California Government, Individual, For-Profit, and Tribal Landowners for Conservatio...

Deadline: 01/02/26

Grants to California landowners, including government entities, individuals, companies, and Native American tribes, to enhance the management of forest lands and resources. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to guarantee high-q...

GrantWatch ID#: 199355

Opportunity for USA Artists to Install an Outdoor Art Project in Illinois

Deadline: 01/02/26

Opportunity for USA artists to install an outdoor art project in Illinois. The art project is intended to celebrate the region's early history and remember the original inhabitants. Priority will be given to applications from Indigenous artists or teams, especially tho...

GrantWatch ID#: 224788

Grants to USA Native American Youth and Young Adults Partnering with Nonprofits for Projects t...

Deadline: 01/03/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA Native American youth and young adults partnering with nonprofit organizations, schools, or tribal organizations for projects that promote positive change in their communities. Funding is intended to recognize Native youth, ages 18-30, wh...

GrantWatch ID#: 166155

Grant to a USA Family or Tribal Animal Farm for Capacity-Building to Adopt Humane Operation Me...

Deadline: 01/03/26

Grant of $10,000 to a USA family-owned or tribal animal farm for capacity-building activities to adopt more humane operation methods. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities that assist in adopting and expanding pasture-based farming and/or the use of altern...

GrantWatch ID#: 217545

Grants to USA Family or Tribal Animal Farm for Activities Related to Humane Operation Methods

Deadline: 01/03/26

Grants of $3,500 to a USA family-owned or tribal animal farm for activities related to humane farm operation methods. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects that assist in adopting and expanding pasture-based farming and/or the use of alternative animal breed...

GrantWatch ID#: 224594

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Small Business Owners for Disaster Recovery Efforts

Deadline: 01/05/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico small business owners for disaster recovery efforts. Funding is intended to assist businesses such as convenience stores, restaurants, and local grocery stores to bounce back after recent natural disasters. Eligible uses of funds include m...

GrantWatch ID#: 222364

Grants to California Tribes to Address Concerns Related to Sea Level Rise

Deadline: 01/05/26

Grants to California federally-recognized Tribes and nonprofits applying on behalf of non-recognized Tribes to address concerns related to sea level rise. Funding is intended to respond to the negative impact on tribal resources, cultural sites, ancestral lands, and li...

GrantWatch ID#: 222993

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and For-Profits to Promote Domestic Rare Earth Metal...

Deadline: 01/05/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofits, government agencies, tribes, IHEs, and for-profits partnering with an academic institution to construct a demonstration facility to promote the use of rare earth metals. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete...

GrantWatch ID#: 225292

Grants to California Agencies, Conservation Districts, and Tribes to Address Illegally Dumped ...

Deadline: 01/06/26

Grants to California local governments, conservation districts, and tribes to manage waste on ranches and farms. The purpose of this program is to address the disposal of illegally dumped waste material. Grant funds may be requested for cleaning sites that have not yet...

GrantWatch ID#: 160236

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Wildlife Protection and Conservation Activities

Deadline: 01/07/26

Grants to USA nonprofits for a broad range of animal protection projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for programs related to wildlife conservation. Grants may be used to support comprehensive, creative, solution-based mod...

GrantWatch ID#: 179468

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Tribes, and Educat...

Deadline: 01/07/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and educational institutions for studies that correlate HIV and aging. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to submitting...

GrantWatch ID#: 218911

Cooperative Agreements to USA Tribes, Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs to Improve C...

Deadline: 01/07/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories tribes, agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs to improve coal-based power plants. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to facilitate...

GrantWatch ID#: 225030

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Preserve Historical Sites

Deadline: 01/08/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and IHEs to preserve historical sites. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in advance of the deadline. Funding may be used for planning, land acquisition, restoration,...

GrantWatch ID#: 208338

Grants to USA National Part Service Programs, Partner Organizations, and Indigenous Tribes for...

Deadline: 01/09/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA National Park Service programs, partner organizations, affiliated nonprofit organizations, and Indigenous Tribes for projects to engage families and youth in fishing activities in national parks. Funding is intended to build community con...

GrantWatch ID#: 217714

Incentives for California Housing Site Owners and Representatives to Install EV Charging Infra...

Deadline: 01/09/26

Incentives for California housing site owners and representatives to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Funding is intended for projects taking place on multi-family housing sites. Priority is given to projects that benefit under-resourced communities th...

GrantWatch ID#: 223392

Grants to USA Agencies and Tribal Agencies to Expand the Healthcare Workforce and Increase Acc...

Deadline: 01/12/26

Grants to USA and territories state government agencies and Tribal organizations and governments to promote workforce development in the healthcare sector. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to one month to finalize. Funding is intended to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 199037

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribes for Research to Better Under...

Deadline: 01/12/26 LOI Date: 12/13/25

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, agencies, and tribes for research to better understand severe, emerging drug issues. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks. This project responds to th...

GrantWatch ID#: 222991

Grants and In-Kind Support to California Nonprofits, Tribes, and K-12 School Districts to Enha...

Deadline: 01/12/26

Grants and in-kind support to California nonprofit organizations, tribes, and K-12 school districts to enhance the competitiveness of the local agricultural market. Applicants must submit a concept proposal prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide assistance t...

GrantWatch ID#: 224757

Grants to California Agencies, Schools, IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Tribes for Projects...

Deadline: 01/13/26

Grants to California local government agencies, special districts, state agencies, schools, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and Tribes for projects and installations that use recycled tire materials. Funding is intended to promote the use of tire-derived ...

GrantWatch ID#: 169132

Grants to USA, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands Nonprofits and Agencies for Watershed Restorati...

Deadline: 01/13/26

Grants to USA, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for watershed restoration and vegetation management projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support healthy forest ecosystems. Pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 224135

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribal Governments to Administer Grant Programs...

Deadline: 01/13/26 Conference Date: 12/16/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and tribal governments to administer grant programs for CBOs addressing methane pollution. Eligible projects include community methane workshops, disseminating relevant educational materials, collecting comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 225138

Grants to California Farms, Businesses, Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Support Ranchers and...

Deadline: 01/14/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and a grant of up to $20,000 to California farms, food-based system businesses, nonprofit organizations, state and local government entities, and IHEs to support the farming and ranching industry. Priority will be given to projects that benefit ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193509

Grants to California Agencies, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Initiatives to Preserve Agricultural...

Deadline: 01/15/26

Grants to California government agencies, nonprofit organizations, conservation districts, and tribes for initiatives to preserve agricultural lands. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to submitting the full proposal. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 152896

Grants to USA Tribes to Improve Road Safety in Native American Communities

Deadline: 01/15/26

Grants to USA tribes to improve road safety in Native American communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. The purpose of this program is to reduce serious injuries and fatalities due to transportation incidents s...

GrantWatch ID#: 159418

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Research to Revitalize Indigenous Cultur...

Deadline: 01/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars representing Indigenous communities for efforts to record, preserve, and bring to life Indigenous cultures, languages, and knowledge systems. Funding is intended to increase access to the Smithsonian’...

GrantWatch ID#: 164363

Cooperative Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes to Create a Digital Datab...

Deadline: 01/15/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and tribes for the creation of a nationwide searchable database of historic newspapers. Interested applicants are advised that required registrations may take as long as o...

GrantWatch ID#: 177357

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and Mexico Native American Artists to Develop and Expand Their Art...

Deadline: 01/15/26

Fellowships of $3,000 to USA, Canada, and Mexico Native American artists to develop and expand their artistic practice. Artists from a wide range of disciplines are eligible to apply. Fellows will also receive travel reimbursement, an allowance for supplies, studio spa...

GrantWatch ID#: 177372

Grants to USA Tribes and Housing Entities to Promote Affordable Housing in Indian Communities

Deadline: 01/15/26

Grants to USA Indian Tribes and housing entities to promote affordable and safe housing on Indian reservations and other Indian areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is primarily intended to benefit low-in...

GrantWatch ID#: 198271

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Arts Projects to Benefit Military Service M...

Deadline: 01/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes for arts projects to benefit military service members, veterans, and their families. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 198804

Fellowship to a USA Native American Visual Artist to Produce and Present New Work

Deadline: 01/15/26

Fellowship of $2,000 to a USA Native American visual artist to produce and present new work. The fellowship is intended to assist artists at all stages of their careers. The successful applicant will participate in a four-week residency and will present their work in a...

GrantWatch ID#: 201184