Administration for Native Americans (HHS) · United States
Social and Economic Development Strategies (SEDS)
Awaiting next round
Community-driven projects that build social and economic self-sufficiency in Native communities.
Matching is a starting point. The funder decides who is eligible.
Program at a glance
- Application status
- Awaiting next round
- Funding amount
- US$100,000-900,000
- Listed deadline
- Last round closed Jul 22, 2025
- Who can apply
- Tribes and tribal organizations, Nonprofits, Charities. Only for American Indian or Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian applicants.
- Where
- Anywhere in United States
- Good for
- Community and social services, Business and jobs, Children and youth, Elders and seniors
- Pays for
- A project, Paying people, Training or professional development
Who it's intended for
- Details
- Federally recognized tribes, tribal organizations and Native nonprofits. Not individuals.
- The catch
- Needs matching money (cost share). Needs some of your own money.
Source checked against the funder's website on October 24, 2026. Always confirm current details with the funder.
Still to confirm
A profile match does not check every requirement. Confirm these points on the funder's page before applying.
- Whether the current intake is accepting applications, and its exact cutoff time and timezone.
- Federally recognized tribes, tribal organizations and Native nonprofits. Not individuals.
- Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
- How much of the budget you must contribute and which costs are eligible.
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