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Grants and scholarships in the United States
36 funding programs listed for people and organizations in the United States, from government, arts councils, foundations and Indigenous funders. Check intake status and the source-check date before planning an application.
Awaiting next round
A.T. Anderson Memorial Scholarship
Merit scholarship for Indigenous STEM students who are AISES members. No essay.
Source checked October 24, 2026
Up to US$2,000Intake status unconfirmed
Amber Grant
Three US$15,000 grants every month for women-owned businesses in the US and Canada, plus three US$75,000 year-end grants.
Source checked October 24, 2026
US$15,000 monthly; US$75,000 year-endIntake status unconfirmed
America's Seed Fund (SBIR and STTR)
Research and development funding for small US tech companies, from proof of concept (Phase I) to a full prototype (Phase II). Not a loan, and the government takes no ownership.
Source checked October 24, 2026
Phase I US$50,000-323,000; Phase II US$650,000-2.2 millionDeadline listed; check intake
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
For Pell Grant students to study or intern abroad for credit.
Source checked October 24, 2026
Up to US$5,000, plus up to US$3,000 for critical languagesDeadline listed; check intake
Cobell Scholarship
Scholarships for enrolled tribal members in vocational, associate, bachelor's, master's, doctoral and professional programs.
Source checked October 24, 2026
Set each year by the Cobell Board of TrusteesAwaiting next round
Coca-Cola Scholars Program
US$20,000 scholarships for 150 high school seniors a year, based on leadership and service.
Source checked October 24, 2026
US$20,000Awaiting next round
Cooke College Scholarship
One of the largest US scholarships: last-dollar funding of up to US$55,000 a year for high-achieving high school seniors with financial need.
Source checked October 24, 2026
Up to US$55,000 a yearAwaiting next round
Creative Capital Award
Unrestricted project funding and career support for bold new work by US artists.
Source checked October 24, 2026
Up to US$50,000Accepting applications
Emergency Grants
Quick help for artists with a sudden chance to show their work, or surprise costs on a project that's nearly done with a confirmed date.
Source checked October 24, 2026
US$500-3,000 (average US$2,200)Intake status unconfirmed
Federal Pell Grant
Free federal money for undergraduate and many career-school students with financial need. You don't pay it back.
Source checked October 24, 2026
Up to US$7,395 a year (2026-27)Intake status unconfirmed
Fulbright US Student Program
Funding for Americans to study, research or teach English in more than 140 countries for an academic year.
Source checked October 24, 2026
Travel and living costs for the grant year (varies by country)Deadline listed; check intake
Goldwater Scholarship
For college sophomores and juniors who plan research careers in natural sciences, math or engineering.
Source checked October 24, 2026
Up to US$7,500 a yearAwaiting next round
Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
Three years of support for research-based master's and PhD students in science, engineering, math and social sciences.
Source checked October 24, 2026
US$37,000 a year stipend plus US$16,000 toward tuition, for 3 yearsIntake status unconfirmed
Grants for Arts Projects
Project grants for US arts nonprofits, local and state governments and federally recognized tribes, in every arts discipline including folk and traditional arts.
Source checked October 24, 2026
US$10,000-100,000Awaiting next round
IHS Scholarship Program
Scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native students training for health careers.
Source checked October 24, 2026
Varies by programIntake status unconfirmed
Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG)
Housing repairs, community buildings, infrastructure and economic development for tribes and Alaska Native villages.
Source checked October 24, 2026
US$500,000-2,250,000 (FY2026 forecast)Deadline listed; check intake
Inspire Grants for Small Museums
For small museums of every kind, including rural ones and those that have never had federal funding.
Source checked October 24, 2026
US$5,000-75,000Deadline listed; check intake
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program
Projects that recruit, educate, train and keep library and archives workers, including students and pre-professionals. Smaller community-centered grants start at US$25,000.
Source checked October 24, 2026
US$25,000-1,000,000 depending on project typeIntake status unconfirmed
Marshall Scholarship
Up to 50 Americans a year study for a graduate degree in the UK, in any subject, fully funded.
Source checked October 24, 2026
Fees, living costs, travel and grantsDeadline listed; check intake
Museums for America
The largest federal grant for museums of every kind: public programs, collections care and building museum staff skills.
Source checked October 24, 2026
US$5,000-350,000Awaiting next round
Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance
Multi-year funding for Native language projects run by tribes and Native organizations.
Source checked October 24, 2026
US$100,000-900,000Deadline listed; check intake
Native American Library Services: Basic Grants
Small yearly grants that help tribal libraries pay for core library services, staff training and materials.
Source checked October 24, 2026
US$6,000-10,000Deadline listed; check intake
Native American Library Services: Enhancement Grants
Bigger projects for tribal libraries and archives: programs, oral history, language and cultural materials, digitization, staff training and mentorships, technology.
Source checked October 24, 2026
US$50,000-150,000Deadline listed; check intake
Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services
Heritage and culture projects by tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations: education programs, collections care, workforce training and capacity building.
Source checked October 24, 2026
US$5,000-250,000Awaiting next round
Native Forward Scholarships
One application considers you for all of Native Forward's undergraduate, graduate and professional scholarships.
Source checked October 24, 2026
Varies by scholarshipDeadline listed; check intake
Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants
Library and archive projects that serve Native Hawaiians.
Source checked October 24, 2026
US$50,000-150,000Intake status unconfirmed
Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions
Small grants for libraries, archives, museums and tribal organizations to look after humanities collections: assessments, training, emergency plans, storage supplies and monitoring.
Source checked October 24, 2026
Up to US$10,000 (US$15,000 outside the contiguous US)Awaiting next round
Rural Business Development Grants
Help for small and new businesses in rural areas through training, feasibility studies, business incubators, equipment, revolving loan funds and more. The money goes to the organization that helps the businesses.
Source checked October 24, 2026
No set maximum; smaller requests get priorityAwaiting next round
Social and Economic Development Strategies (SEDS)
Community-driven projects that build social and economic self-sufficiency in Native communities.
Source checked October 24, 2026
US$100,000-900,000Deadline listed; check intake
Spectrum Scholarship
US$5,000 for students from under-represented racial and ethnic groups starting an accredited library and information studies master's. Canadians can apply.
Source checked October 23, 2026
US$5,000, plus a leadership instituteIntake status unconfirmed
The Gates Scholarship
Last-dollar scholarship covering the full cost of a bachelor's degree for minority high school seniors from low-income families.
Source checked October 24, 2026
Full cost of attendance after other aidOpens soon
Tribal College and Full Circle Scholarships
One application for many scholarships for Native students at tribal colleges and other accredited nonprofit US colleges.
Source checked October 24, 2026
Usually US$2,000-3,000Awaiting next round
Tribal Heritage Grants
Cultural and historic preservation by tribes: oral history, traditional skills, sacred and historic places, and setting up tribal historic preservation offices.
Source checked October 24, 2026
US$15,000-100,000 (recent round)Deadline listed; check intake
Truman Scholarship
For college juniors heading for careers in public service: money toward a graduate degree, plus leadership training.
Source checked October 24, 2026
Up to US$30,000 toward graduate schoolDeadline listed; check intake
Udall Undergraduate Scholarship
50 awards a year for sophomores and juniors working toward careers in tribal policy, Native health care or the environment.
Source checked October 24, 2026
Award amount set by the Udall FoundationIntake status unconfirmed
Udall/McCain Native American Graduate Fellowship
Up to three US$25,000 fellowships for Native American and Alaska Native graduate students in health care fields.
Source checked October 24, 2026
US$25,000
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