As of June 2026, Grantoria lists 30 Higher Education Grants for Tribal Nation — 23 open right now, across 6 funding agencies. Award amounts range $460K to $9M. The next application deadline is June 15, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
The purpose of the LEND program is to improve the quality of care for children and youth with autism/developmental disabilities (DD) by training health and related…
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration📋 CFDA 93.877⏰ Jun 15, 2026💰
$460,000 – $734,000
The purpose of the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program is to increase the number of dental and dental hygiene faculty in the workforce by assisting dental…
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration📋 CFDA 93.059⏰ Jun 22, 2026💰
$1 – $100,000
The NFLP seeks to increase the number of qualified nursing faculty nationwide by providing:Low-interest loans for students studying to be nurse faculty. Loan cancelation for graduates who…
🏛 Health Resources and Services Administration📋 CFDA 93.264⏰ Jun 22, 2026💰
$1 – $2,000,000
The RDI grant program is designed to provide HBCUs and TCCUs with funds to implement transformational investments in research infrastructure, including research productivity, faculty expertise, graduate…
🏛 Office of Postsecondary Education📋 CFDA 84.116⏰ Jun 23, 2026💰
$2,000,000 – $5,000,000
The Employment and Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is soliciting application in support of the administration of the Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP)…
🏛 Office of Elementary and Secondary Education📋 CFDA 84.336⏰ Jun 23, 2026
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⏰ Jun 25, 2026💰
$1 – $230,000
The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The over-arching goal of this NINDS R25 program is…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.853⏰ Jul 14, 2026
The goal of the NIGMS Predoctoral Basic Biomedical Sciences Research Training Program is to develop a pool of well-trained scientists available to address the Nations biomedical…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.859⏰ Sep 25, 2026
The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The overarching goal of this NIDCD R25 program is to…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.173⏰ Sep 29, 2026💰
up to $499,999
NIGMS will support innovative educational activities designed to equip participants with technical, operational, or professional skills required for careers in the biomedical research workforce. Activities must…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.859⏰ Oct 14, 2026💰
up to $500,000
The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The over-arching goal of this NCI R25 program is…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.398⏰ Jan 7, 2027💰
up to $150,000
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
The purpose of the Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) program is to fund federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes, tribal…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.859⏰ Jan 25, 2027
The purpose of the Tribal Undergraduate to Graduate Research Training and Leadership Experiences (TURTLE) program is to fund federally recognized American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Tribes, tribal…
🏛 National Institutes of Health📋 CFDA 93.859⏰ Jan 25, 2027
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
How many higher education grants for tribal nation are available?
Grantoria currently lists 30 higher education grants for tribal nation, of which 23 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 June 15, 2026 — about 13 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 $460K to $9M, 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
# Response
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 5,305 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.
