Higher Education Grants for Tribal Nation

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 72 Higher Education Grants for Tribal Nation — 20 open right now, across 26 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $34.75M. The next application deadline is December 9, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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72total grants
20open now
26agencies
$1K–$34.75Mfunding range
Dec 9next deadline
OPEN 49 days left Hard to apply

Landmarks of History and Culture and Summer Institutes

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Lifelong Learning is accepting applications for the Landmarks of American History and Culture and Summer Institutes program.…

🏛 National Endowment for the Humanities 📋 CFDA 45.039 ⏰ Dec 9, 2026 💰 $1 – $460,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

National Parks Business Plan Internship

The National Parks Business Plan Internship (BPI) goal is to jointly administer a graduate-level internship program focused on improving the business management and operational health of…

🏛 National Park Service 📋 CFDA 15.954 ⏰ Jan 4, 2027 💰 up to $1,700,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Clinical and Translational Science Award

The purpose of the Congressionally mandated Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program is to accelerate the translation of scientific discoveries into treatments, diagnostics, and health…

🏛 National Institutes of Health 📋 CFDA 93.350 ⏰ Jan 25, 2027
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OPEN Hard to apply

Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) (T32)

The goal of the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) is to develop a broad pool of highly trained physician-scientist leaders available to meet the needs of…

🏛 National Institutes of Health 📋 CFDA 93.859 ⏰ Jan 25, 2027
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OPEN Hard to apply

Permanent Local Housing Allocation/ 2024 PLHA NOFA

1. The predevelopment, development, acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation of multifamily, residential live-work, rental housing that is affordable to extremely low-, very low-, low-, or moderate-income households,…

🏛 Department of Housing and Community Development (California) ⏰ Feb 28, 2027 💰 $2,500 – $750,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Rural Residency Planning and Development Program

The Rural Residency Planning and Development (RRPD) program improves and expands rural health care access. It does this by developing new, accredited, sustainable rural residency programs,…

🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration 📋 CFDA 93.746 ⏰ Mar 18, 2027 💰 up to $750,000
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Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP)

The overall goal of the NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) program is to help ensure that a pool of highly trained scientists…

🏛 National Institutes of Health 📋 CFDA 93.859 ⏰ May 25, 2027
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Frequently asked questions

How many higher education grants for tribal nation are available?
Grantoria currently lists 72 higher education grants for tribal nation, of which 20 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is December 9, 2026 — about 49 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $1K to $34.75M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse higher education grants for tribal nation, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.

About Higher Education Grants for Tribal Nation

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Higher education grants for tribal nations fund research, workforce training, and institutional capacity-building programs that strengthen academic infrastructure and health professions education within tribal communities. The 7,389 active grants in this category reflect significant federal investment, with the National Institutes of Health leading funding priorities across research and training initiatives designed to build tribal expertise and self-determination in higher education.

Most grants operate through competitive application processes with award ranges typically between $1 and $500K, making them accessible for institutions at various development stages. Only 7% require cost-sharing, lowering barriers to participation. To refine your search, filter by support type—distinguishing between training grants, capacity-building awards, and program development—to align with your institution's immediate priorities.