This page has been prepared with the support of Empire Health Foundation and is intended as a resource for the Indian Nations, Indian Organizations, Urban Indian Organizations, as well as not-for-profit organizations of Northeastern Washington.

The links below will take you to a description of the programs and the funding that may be available to Indian Nations, Indian Organizations, Urban Indian Organizations and not-for-profit organizations. Where available, there are links that further describe the opportunities and how funding may be accessed. As further information is identified, this page will be updated. This includes links to specific requests for proposals (Notice of Funds Available). As time permits, synopses of these opportunities will be prepared to allow you to quickly evaluate the opportunity. 

PLEASE NOTE All information has been date stamped. You may look for new information by simple doing a search (CTRL + F) for the term “ADDED.” Periodically, older information will be eliminated.

If you should have any questions or concerns regarding this information, or if you should need additional information and/or assistance, please feel free to contact Stephen Reichard or call 509-999-3091. If you require assistance in pursuing any of these funding opportunities, for Washington-based Indian nations, Indian Organizations, Urban Indian Organizations and non-profit organizations, please contact Kevin Penass.

Urgent/New

Links to new items and items with deadlines will be posted here. As the deadlines pass, these links will be removed. In general, links to new items will be removed every three to seven days although highly important items will remain longer.

SAMHSA has issued a tribal opioid response funding opportunity. To learn more, click here.

SAMHSA has issued a funding opportunity to address suicide on tribal lands. To learn more, click here.

Commerce has issued a funding opportunity to address broadband issues on tribal lands. To learn more, click here.

HRSA has issued a funding opportunity to implement food prescription programs for mothers. To learn more, click here.

SAMHSA has issued a funding opportunity to support community based mental health centers. To learn more, click here.

SAMHSA has issued a funding opportunity to support 988 suicide hotlines on tribal lands. To learn more, click here.

HRSA has issued a funding opportunity to improve postpartum maternal behavioral health. To learn more, click here.

Commerce has issued a funding opportunity to expand access to broadband on tribal lands. To learn more, click here.

WA State Commerce has issued its bi-annual Community Building Funds opportunity. To learn more, click here.

SAMHSA has issued a funding opportunity to introduce Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment. To learn more, click here.

SAMHSA has issued a funding opportunity to address prevention. To learn more, click here.

SAMHSA has issued a funding opportunity to divert youth with mental health challenges from criminal activity. To learn more, click here.

Fish and Wildlife has issued a funding opportunity to support wildlife on tribal lands. To learn more, click here.

SAMHSA has issued a funding opportunity to address suicide w/i adult populations. To learn more, click here.

HUD has issued a funding opportunity to address youth homelessness. To learn more, click here.

The City of Spokane has issued a funding opportunity to support homeless services. To learn more, click here.

NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION

Last updated on December 19th, 2023

INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SCIENCES

Last updated on January 22nd, 2026

ADDED ON JANUARY 22, 2026: The Institute of Museum and Library Services has issued its annual funding opportunity to sustain and improvelibrary services with Tribal communities.  $3.5 million is being made available under this funding opportunity with maximum awards of $150,000. Proposals are due on April 10, 2026. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

ADDED ON JANUARY 13, 2026: The Institute of Museum and Library Sciences has issued its annual funding opportunity to support Native American and Native Hawaiian museums. $3.75 million is being made available under this funding opportunity with maximum awards of $250,000. Proposals are due on March 13, 2026. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

ADDED ON JANUARY 13, 2026 The Institute of Museum and Library Sciences has issued its annual funding opportunity to establish, sustain and improve Native American library services. $1.7 million is being made available under this funding opportunity with maximum awards of $10,000. Proposals are due on March 13, 2026. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Last updated on March 26th, 2026

ADDED ON MARCH 27, 2026: The Department of Energy has issued a funding opportunity to support tribal energy projects. Proposals are due on July 24, 2026. Eligible projects include both planning as well as implementation. $50,000,000 is being made available. There are two funding opportunities contained within this one opportunity. Synopsis for Part 1 may be found here, and for Part 2, here. The full funding opportunities are too large for this website. To download the full funding opportunities, please click here.

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

Last updated on May 19th, 2026

ADDED ON MAY 19, 2026: NPS has issued a funding opportunity to support Tribal cultural and historic preservation projects. Just under $1,000,000 is being made available under this funding opportunity with maximum awards of $100,000.  The closing date for grants submission is July 27, 2026. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

National Science Foundation

Last updated on November 14th, 2022

Office of Management and Budget

Last updated on January 11th, 2022

Veterans Affairs

Last updated on December 16th, 2025

ADDED ON DECEMBER 16, 2025: The VA has issued a funding opportunity to assist very low-income Veteran families residing in or transitioning to permanent housing. $855 million is being made available under this funding opportunity with maximum awards of $23,000,000 and minimum awards of $235,000. Proposals are due on February 18, 2026. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

ADDED ON DECEMBER 16, 2025: The VA has issued a funding opportunity to award new grants to community-based organizations to provide TIP supportive housing services to facilitate Veteran engagement in permanent housing. A TIP is a time-limited, tenant-based rental assistance and intensive case-management program designed to help high-need veterans transition out of homelessness into permanent housing. This is a per diem contract. Proposals are due on February 17, 2026. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire contract, click here.

ADDED ON DECEMBER 16, 2025: The VA has issued a funding opportunity to award new grants to community-based organizations to provide supportive housing services to facilitate Veteran engagement in permanent housing. This is a per diem contract. Proposals are due on February 18, 2026. To download this funding synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

ADDED ON JULY 28, 2025: The VA has issued a funding forecast to support America’s veterans in achieving their full employment potential and securing high-quality career outcomes for veterans experiencing and at risk of homelessness. $24 million will be made available through this funding opportunity with maximum awards of $500,000. The VA anticipates releasing this funding opportunity on January 12, 2026. To download this funding forecast, click here.

National Endowment for the Humanities

Last updated on December 26th, 2023

ADDED ON AUGUST 3, 2023: NEH has issued a funding forecast to support projects that interpret and analyze humanities content in primarily digital platforms and formats, such as websites, mobile applications and tours, interactive touch screens and kiosks, games, and virtual environments. $1,500,000 will be made available under this opportunity with an award ceiling of $400,000. The anticipated post date for this funding opportunity is March 12, 2024. To download this funding opportunity, click here.

ADDED ON AUGUST 3, 2023: NEH has issued a funding forecast to mitigate climate change and COVID-19 pandemic impacts, safeguard cultural resources, and foster cultural resilience through identifying, documenting, and/or collecting cultural heritage and community experience. The program prioritizes projects from disadvantaged communities in the United States or its jurisdictions, and NEH encourages applications that employ inclusive methodologies. $1,500,000 will be made available under this opportunity with maximum awards of $150,000. The expected post date for this funding opportunity is February 15, 2024. To download this funding opportunity, click here.

ADDED ON AUGUST 1, 2023: NEH has issued a funding forecast to support small and mid-sized museums and cultural organizations in the creation of public humanities programming and strengthens their capacity to develop such programming. $1,250,000 will be made available under this opportunity with maximum awards of $25,000. The expected post date for this opportunity is March 24, 2024. To download this forecast, click here.

Administration for Native Americans

Last updated on April 9th, 2026

ADDED ON APRIL 9, 2026: The ANA has issued a funding forecast for the annual Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance funding opportunity. The estimated post date is May 8, 2026. ANA expects to make $10,000,000 available under this funding opportunity with maximum awards of $900,000. The expected due date for this funding opportunity is June 25, 2026. To download the funding forecast, click here.

ADDED ON APRIL 9, 2026: The ANA has issued a funding forecast for the annual Esther Martinez Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance funding opportunity. The estimated post date is May 8, 2026. ANA expects to make $4.5 million available under this funding opportunity with maximum awards of $900,000. The expected due date for funding proposals is June 25, 206. To download the funding forecast, click here.

ADDED ON APRIL 9, 2026: The ANA has issued a funding forecast for the annual Environmental Regulatory Enhancement funding opportunity. The estimated post date is May 8, 2026 and the expected proposal due date is June 25, 2026. ANA expects to make $2.5 million available under this funding opportunity with maximum awards of $900,000. To download the funding forecast, click here.

TREASURY

Last updated on May 5th, 2025

ADDED ON MAY 3, 2025: The Department of the Treasury has issued a funding opportunity to support free tax preparation service for the underserved taxpayer. $30,000,000 is being made available under this funding opportunity with maximum awards of $2,000,000. Proposals are due on May 31, 2025 . To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

ADDED ON MAY 3, 2025: The Department of the Treasury has issued a funding opportunity to support free  tax help to individuals who are age 60 or older. $12 million is being made available under this funding opportunity. Proposals are due on May 31, 2025. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

Last updated on March 2nd, 2026

ADDED ON MARCH 2, 2026: The CDC has issued its annual drug free communities funding opportunity to establish and strengthen collaboration to support the efforts of community coalitions working to prevent youth substance use. More than $31,000,000 is being made available under this funding opportunity with maximum awards of $125,000. Proposals are due on April 14, 2026. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

ADDED ON FEBRUARY 20, 2026: The CDC has issued a funding forecast prevent and reduce the use of opioids and methamphetamines and the misuse of prescription drugs among youth ages 12-18 in communities throughout the United States. The expected post date for this application is March 24, 2026 with the expected due date of April 28, 2026. $18.75 million will be made available under this funding opportunity. To download the forecast, click here.

ADDED ON DECEMBER 11, 2025: The CDC has issued a funding forecast to reduce the burden of parasitic infections in the United States through evidence-based prevention and control activities. Nearly $24 million is being made available through this funding opportunity with maximum awards of $1.25 million. The expected post date for this funding opportunity is April, 2026. To download this funding forecast, click here.

CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES

Last updated on December 17th, 2025

ADDED ON DECEMBER 17, 2025: CMS has issued a funding forecast to recruit registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses or licensed vocational nurses (LPNs) to work in nursing homes by offering financial incentives. $80,000,000 will be made available under this funding opportunity. The anticipated post date for this funding opportunity has not been posted. To download this funding forecast, click here.

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Last updated on August 4th, 2023

CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Last updated on May 13th, 2026

ADDED ON MAY 13, 2026: ACF has issued a funding forecast to provide culturally specific services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.  Objectives include services for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence to address emergent needs resulting from a public health emergency and other public health concerns and support for organizations to promote strategic partnership development and collaboration in responding to the impact of public health concerns on survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. The anticipated post date is July 1, 2026. $5,000,000 is expected to be made available under this funding opportunity with maximum and minimum awards of $200,000. To download this funding forecast, click here.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Last updated on May 15th, 2026

ADDED ON MAY 15, 2026: USDA’s Rural Utility Service has issued a funding opportunity to provids financial assistance to eligible applicants that will provide service at or above the Broadband Grant Speed (100 Mbps down and 20 Mbps up) to all premises in rural, economically-challenged communities where broadband service (10 Mbps down and 1 Mbps up) does not exist. $17,000,000 is being made available under this funding opportunity with maximum awards of $5,000,000 and minimum awards of $100,000. Proposals are due on July 29, 2026. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding funding opportunity, click here.

ADDED ON MAY 15, 2026: USDA’s Rural Business Cooperative Service has issued a funding opportunity to promote economic development and job creation projects through the awarding of grant funds to eligible entities. $27,000,000 is being made available under this funding opportunity. The Rural Business Cooperative Service expects to make 450 awards. Proposals are due on July 30. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Last updated on June 5th, 2026

ADDED ON JUNE 5, 2026: DOJ has issued a funding opportunity to assist Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, and nonprofit Tribal organizations in providing “intervention, advocacy, accompaniment, support services, and related assistance for adult, youth, and child victims of sexual assault, family and household members of such victims, and those collaterally affected by the victimization, except for the perpetrator of such victimization. $7.6 million is being made available under this funding opportunity with maximum awards of $500,000. Proposals are due on September 1, 2026. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

ADDED ON JUNE 5, 2026: DOJ has issued a funding opportunity to support the efforts of tribes to prepare to exercise or exercising STCJ over non-Indians who commit covered crimes within the Tribe’s jurisdictional boundaries. $9,000,000 is being made available under this funding opportunity with maximum awards of $1.5 million. Proposals are due on August 11, 2026. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

ADDED ON JUNE 5, 2026: DOJ has issued a funding opportunity to reimburse Tribal governments for expenses incurred in exercising “Special Tribal Criminal Jurisdiction” (STCJ) over non-Indians who commit certain covered crimes (assault of Tribal justice personnel; child, dating, sexual and/or domestic violence; obstruction of justice; sex trafficking; stalking; and protection order violations) in Indian country. $4.4 million is being made available under this funding opportunity. DOJ anticipates making 20 awards. Proposals are due on July 7, 2026. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

POSTED ON JUNE 1, 2026: DOJ has issued a funding opportunity to Increase the availability of victim services for AI/AN victims of human trafficking in urban centers and improve the organizational capacity of funded organizations to provide victim services. The maximum award size if $450,000. Proposals are due on July 23, 2026. To download the official synopsis, click here. The NOFA is not now available. It will be posted as soon as it is available.

POSTED ON JUNE 1, 2026: DOJ has issued a Tribal Victims Services grant opportunity to support the provision of services to crime victims in American Indian/Alaska Native communities through a discretionary administrative formula program funded under a set-aside designated by law from the Crime Victims Fund. $90,000,000 is being made available under this funding opportunity. Proposals are due on August 6, 2026. To download the official synopsis, click here. The NOFA is not now available. It will be posted as soon as it is available.

COMMERCE

Last updated on June 20th, 2026

ADDED ON JUNE 20, 2026: DOC has issued a funding opportunity to expand broadband adoption, digital skills training, and internet access in Native communities.$250,000,000 is being made available under this funding opportunity with maximum awards of $2.5 million Proposals are due on September 17, 2026. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

ADDED ON JUNE 20, 2026: DOC has issued a funding opportunity to expand access to and adoption of: (i) broadband service on Tribal Land; or (ii) programs that promote remote learning, telework, or telehealth resources. $540,000,000 is being made available under this funding opportunity with minimum awards of $500,000. Proposals are due on September 17, 2026. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Last updated on May 29th, 2025

ADDED ON MAY 29, 2025: The Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration is providing Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act section 166 Indian and Native American Program grantees with Program Year 2025 funding allotments for the Comprehensive Services Program (CSP) and Supplemental Youth Services Program (SYSP). More than $14,000,000 is being made available under this funding opportunity with maximum awards of just over $3,000,000. Proposals are due on June 27. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

Environmental Protection Agency

Last updated on February 19th, 2026

ADDED ON FEBRUARY 19, 2026: The EPA has issued a funding opportunity to protect, manage and restore wetlands. Nearly $2,000,000 is being made available under this funding opportunity. Maximum awards of $275,000. Proposals are due on April 10, 2026. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

ADDED ON FEBRUARY 19,. 2026: The EPA has issued a funding opportunity to increase the quantity and quality of wetlands in the U.S. by conserving and restoring wetland acreage and improving wetland condition. Roughly $3 million is being made available under this funding opportunity with maximum awards of $500,000. Proposals are due on April 6, 2026. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION (FEMA)

Last updated on May 7th, 2025

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Last updated on May 28th, 2026

ADDED ON MAY 28, 2026: DOT has issued a competitive funding opportunity to support public transportation projects on tribal lands. More than $18,000,000 is being made available under this funding opportunity. DOT expects to make 60 awards. Proposals are due on August 25, 2026. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

ADDED ON MAY 19, 2026: DOT has issued a funding opportunity to provide funding to tribal communities and groups of individuals for technical assistance related to pipeline safety. The program also provides opportunities that strengthen the depth and quality of public participation in the safe operation of pipelines in and around communities. Technical assistance is defined as engineering or other scientific analysis of pipeline safety issues. Just over $2,000,000 is being made available under this funding opportunity with awards ranging from $50,000 to $1,000,000. Proposals are due on July 19, 2026. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

ADDED ON MAY 19, 2026: DOT has issued a funding opportunity to advance the safe transport of hazardous materials across Tribal lands through training emergency responders and funding planning activities that will protect nearby persons, property, and the environment from the effects of accidents or incidents involving the transportation of hazardous materials. $1,000,000 in funding is being made with maximum awards of $250,000. Proposals are due on July 19, 2026. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

Health & Human Services

Last updated on May 7th, 2025

INTERIOR/BIA

Last updated on June 12th, 2026

ADDED ON JUNE 12, 2026: Fish and Wildlife has issued a funding opportunity to develop and implement programs that benefit fish and wildlife and their habitats on tribal lands. Proposals are due on August 14, 2026. $6.2 million is being made available with maximum awards of $200,000. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

ADDED ON JUNE 9, 2026: The BIA has issued a funding opportunity to serve Native entrepreneurs with start-up, early-stage, and established businesses who will provide products or services to Tribal reservation communities. The BIA is making $3,000,000 under this funding opportunity with maximum awards of $400,000. Proposals are due on July 24, 2026. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

HEALTH RESOURCES & SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

Last updated on June 20th, 2026

ADDED ON JUNE 20, 2026: HRSA has issued a funding opportunity to develop and implement community-based produce prescription programs and related nutrition education for maternal populations at risk of poor health outcomes due to nutrition insecurity and other health-related factors. Proposals are due on July 17, 2026. $13 million is being made available under this funding opportunity with maximum awards of $500,000. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

ADDED ON JUNE 20, 2026: HRSA has issued a funding opportunity to improve maternal mental health and substance use disorder outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women by providing obstetric, primary care, and other maternal health providers with timely access to teleconsultation, training, and care coordination support including resource and referrals. $1.3 million is being made available under this funding opportunity with maximum awards of $500,000. Proposals are due on July 17, 2026. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

ADDED ON JUNE 5, 2026: HRSA has issued a funding opportunity to drive measurable improvements in access to integrated, coordinated treatment and recovery services for substance use disorder (SUD), including opioid use disorder (OUD). $60,000,000 is being made available under this funding opportunity with an maximum award size of $750,000. Proposals are due on July 8, 2026. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

ADDED ON JUNE 5, 2026: HRSA has issued a funding opportunity to build the partnerships and foundational capacity needed to develop, implement and sustain a comprehensive system of substance use disorder (SUD) and related services. $4,000,000 is being made available under this funding opportunity with an average award of $100,000. Proposals are due on July 8, 2026. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

ADDED ON APRIL 30, 2026: HRSA has issued a funding opportunity to drive measurable improvements in access to integrated, coordinated treatment and recovery services for substance use disorder (SUD), including opioid use disorder (OUD). Its long-term aim is to reduce morbidity and mortality associated with SUD and enable sustained recovery and well-being. $60M is being made available under this funding opportunity with maximum awards of $750,000. Proposals are due on June 17, 2026. To download a comprehensive synopsis of this opportunity, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Last updated on June 11th, 2026

ADDED ON JUNE 11, 2026: HUD has issued a funding opportunity to address youth homelessness. $193,000,000 is being made available under this funding with maximum awards of $15,000,000. Proposals are due on August 10, 2026. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

ADDED ON JUNE 9, 2026: HUD has issued a forecast for the annual Indian Housing Block Grant Competitive Program to carry out eligible affordable housing activities for the benefit of low-income Tribal families. The estimated post date is September 16, 2026.  $125,000,000 is expected to be made available for this program with maximum awards of $7.5 million. To download the funding forecast, click here.

ADDED ON JUNE 2, 2026: HUD has issued its annual Continuum of Care funding opportunity to promote a community-wide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness. Just over $4 billion is being made available to support this initiative. Proposals are due on August 26, 2026. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

ADDED ON MAY 19, 2026: HUD has issued a funding forecast for its annual Indian Community Development Block Grant funding opportunity to develop ofviable Indian and Alaska Native communities, including the creation of decent housing, suitable living environments, and economic opportunities primarily for persons of low-and moderate-incomes. HUD expects to make $90,000,000 available under this funding opportunity with awards ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000. HUD anticipates making 50 awards. HUD expects to release the full funding opportunity on August 31, 2026 and expects those proposals to be due on November 16, 2026. To download the official funding forecast, click here.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION

Last updated on March 15th, 2023

ADDED ON MARCH 15, 2023: The Economic Development Administration has issued a funding opportunity t0 provide resources to meet the construction and/or infrastructure design needs of communities to enable them to become more economically competitive. Supported activities under EDA’s EAA program include construction and non-construction such as construction or upgrading of public infrastructure, sectoral partnerships for workforce training, design and engineering, technical assistance, economic recovery strategies, and capitalization or re-capitalization of Revolving Loan Funds (RLF). Maximum awards are $30,000,000 and minimum awards are $100,000. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. To download the synopsis, click here. To access the entire funding opportunity, click here.

Americorps

Last updated on February 2nd, 2026

ADDED ON JANUARY 31, 2026: Americorps has issued a funding opportunity to engage adults ages 55 and older in tackling the community’s most pressing needs through the AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program. This is an open competition across all states and territories.  Proposals are due on March 26, 2026. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

OFFICE OF MINORITY HEALTH

Last updated on May 7th, 2025

INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE (IHS)

Last updated on June 5th, 2026

ADDED ON JUNE 5, 2026: The IHS has issued a funding opportunity  to negotiate with the Indian Health Service (IHS) to start operating programs, services, functions, and activities (PSFAs). $252,000 is being made available under this funding opportunity with average awards of $84,000. Proposals are due on August 3, 2026. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

ADDED ON JUNE 5, 2026: The IHS has issued a funding opportunity to start operating programs, services, functions, and activities (PSFAs), in whole or in part. This gives Tribes the authority to manage and tailor health care programs to best suit the needs of their communities. $540,000 is being made available under this funding opportunity with an average award of $180,000. Proposals are due on August 3, 2026. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

ADDED ON MAY 21, 2026: The IHS has issued a funding opportunity to support Tribes, Tribal organizations, and Urban Indian organizations in implementing produce prescription models that increase access to nutritious and community relevant foods and promote whole-person health and well-being. $3,500,000 is being made available to support this initiative with maximum awards of $250,000. Proposals are due on June 22, 2026. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH

Last updated on August 27th, 2025

ADDED ON AUGUST 28, 2025: The NIH has issued a funding opportunity for tribes, tribal colleges to plan and conduct preparatory work for developing competitive NARCH applications. Proposals are due on July 27, 2028. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here and then click on PDF.

National Endowment for the Arts

Last updated on May 7th, 2025

OLDER AMERICANS

Last updated on December 2nd, 2020

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Last updated on May 7th, 2025

 

 

SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (SAMHSA)

Last updated on June 20th, 2026

ADDED ON JUNE 20, 2026: SAMHSA has issued a tribal opioid response funding opportunity. $4.8 million is being made available under this funding opportunity with maximum awards of $1.75 million. Proposals are due on July 16, 2026. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity click here.

ADDED ON JUNE 20, 2026: SAMHSA has issued a funding opportunity to prevent suicide, suicide attempts, and deaths by suicide among American Indian/Alaska Native youth and young adults through age 24 in Tribal communities. Proposals are due on June 16, 2026. More than $15 million is being made available under this funding opportunity with maximum awards of $350,000. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

ADDED ON JUNE 20, 2026: SAMHSA has issued a funding opportunity to develop and establish new Community Behavioral Health Clinics to address gaps in behavioral health services and improve the wellbeing of persons with mental health and substance use disorders. $94 million is being made available under this funding opportunity with maximum awards of $1,000,000. Proposals are due on August 17, 2026. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

ADDED ON JUNE 20, 2026: SAMHSA has issued a funding opportunity to improve connection and response to 988 contacts (including calls, chats, and texts) originating in Tribal communities and/or activated by American Indians/Alaska Natives. American Indian and Alaska Native communities experience a significantly higher suicide risk compared to the general population. CDC reports that in 2022 non-Hispanic Al/AN people had a suicide rate 91% greater than the general population. $20,000,000 is being made available under this funding opportunity with maximum awards of $1.5 million. Proposals are due on July 17, 2026. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

ADDED ON JUNE 20, 2026: SAMHSA has issued a funding opportunity to support comprehensive, street-based engagement, treatment, and recovery support services for individuals who are homeless and have serious mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, substance use disorders, or co-occurring mental and substance use disorders. $24 million is being made available under this funding opportunity with maximum awards of $3,000,000. Proposals are due on July 17, 2026. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

ADDED ON JUNE 16, 2026: SAMHSA has issued a funding opportunity to implement the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment public health model for children, adolescents, and/or adults in primary care and community health settings (e.g., health centers, hospital systems, health maintenance organizations, preferred-provider organizations, health plans, Federally Qualified Health Centers, behavioral health centers, pediatric health care provider offices, children’s hospitals) and schools, with a focus on screening for underage drinking, opioid use, and other substance use. Roughly $8 million is being made available under this funding opportunity with maximum awards of $995,000. Proposals are due on July 13, 2026. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

ADDED ON JUNE 16, 2026: SAMHSA has issued a funding opportunity to help prevent and reduce the initiation and progression of substance use and its related problems by supporting the development and delivery of community-based substance use prevention services that strengthen protective factors, reduce risk factors, build resilience, and promote well-being and expand and strengthen the capacity of prevention providers serving communities and tribes to implement evidence-based and evidence-informed prevention strategies. $8 million is being made available under this funding opportunity with maximum awards of $600,000. Proposals are due on July 15, 2026. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

ADDED ON JUNE 16, 2026: SAMHSA has issued a funding opportunity to develop and implement a program to divert youth and/or adults with mental health or co-occurring disorders who are at risk of criminal and/or juvenile justice involvement to community-based services before arrest or booking. Just over $7 million is being made available under this funding opportunity with maximum awards of $650,000. Proposals are due on July 15, 2026. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

ADDED ON JUNE 11, 2026: SAMHSA has issued a funding opportunity to build and strengthen community infrastructure and readiness to support early intervention, community-led suicide prevention, and resiliency efforts for adults who are at risk for suicide. $1.858 million is being made available under this funding opportunity with maximum awards of $400,000. Proposals are due on July 13, 2026. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF)

Last updated on May 7th, 2025

INDIVIDUAL IMPACTS

Last updated on December 2nd, 2020

STATE SPECIFIC

Last updated on June 16th, 2026

WASHINGTON STATE

ADDED ON JUNE 16, 2026: WA State Commerce has issued its bi-annual Community Building Funds funding opportunity to support building, buying, or renovating a non-residential community or social service facility. Proposals are due on August 20, 2026. To download the application guide, click here.

ADDED ON JUNE 11, 2026: The City of Spokane has issued a Request for Proposal for homeless services projects. The City of Spokane is making $6.8 million in new/renewal project funding as well as an additional ~$2.4 million in expansion funding. Proposals are due on July 20, 2026. To download the RFP, click here.

ADDED ON JUNE 1, 2026: The WA State Public Works Board will award up to $202 million for qualifying construction projects, $20 million for qualifying pre-construction/planning projects, and $7.5 million for qualifying emergency projects. Proposals are due on July 31, 2026. To download the funding opportunity, click here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOMELAND SECURITY

Last updated on May 21st, 2025

ADDED ON MAY 21, 2025: The Department of Homeland Security has issued a funding opportunity to support hiring firefighters and the recruitment of volunteer firefighters. $324 million is being made available under this funding opportunity. Proposals are due on July 3, 2025. To download the official synopsis, click here. To download the entire funding opportunity, click here.

PRIVATE RESOURCES

Last updated on December 3rd, 2025

ADDED ON DECEMBER 3, 2025: The National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is accepting applications for Tribes and Tribal organizations interested in engaging in climate adaptation work. Applicants must have capacity and leadership roles in emergency preparedness, health surveillance, and public health outreach, and seek to build or strengthen their role in climate and health resilience. NIHB will fund up to three (3) Tribal governments, Tribal health departments, and/or Tribal health care facilities/health systems in amounts up to $20,000 each. Proposals are due on December 19, 2025. To download the RFP, click here.

ADMINISTRATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING

Last updated on December 17th, 2025

ADDED ON DECEMBER 17, 2025: The Administration for Community Living has issued a funding forecast to enhance the knowledge about older adults in American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiin (AI/AN/NH), community, thereby increase and improve the delivery of services to elders.  $646,000 will be made available under this funding opportunity with maximum awards of $340,000 and minimum awards of $100,000. The anticipated post date for this funding opportunity is February 28, 2026. To download this funding forecast, click here.

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Last updated on May 7th, 2025

OTHER

Last updated on February 19th, 2026

ADDED ON FEBRUARY 19, 2026: Powered by Newman’s Own Foundation, Humanitix, The Henry P. Kendall Foundation, and the Hunger to Health Collaboratory, the Food Justice for Kids Prize will award grants up to $100K each, over 2 years, to as many as 14 nonprofits, Tribes, schools, and school districts in the United States and its territories working to ensure all children can access, learn about, and engage with nutritious, culturally relevant food at school and in communities.  Proposals are due on April 28, 2026.  To apply, click here.

Resources for Non-Profits

Last updated on April 27th, 2020

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