Program details change. The statuses, deadlines, and award amounts below were last checked Nov 9, 2026. Always confirm on the official program page or the notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) before you plan or apply. Several deadlines listed (Nov 16 and 17, Dec 10, Dec 16, 2026) will have passed by the time you read this.
1. Program register: 39 programs (status as of Nov 9, 2026)
Search, filter, and sort below. Each program links to its official page. The downloadable data file adds eligibility, allowed uses, typical award, repayment, deadline notes, and the official link for each program. "Status" is a snapshot, not a promise.
Showing 39 of 39 programs · status as of Nov 9, 2026
| WA DOH Maternal and Child Health Tribal Grants (MCH Block Grant)$200,000–$400,000 per year for a two-year period | State-WA | Pass-through/Subaward | Childcare/Social Services, Health, Healthcare/Behavioral Health | WA | Unknown | — |
| WA Commerce Tribal Clean Energy Grants$50,000–$2,500,000; ~$9M+ awarded in recent round | State-WA | Competitive Grant | Climate Resilience, Energy | WA | Closed | — |
| WA Commerce Capital Project Capacity-Building Grant (FY2027)Unknown — not verified for this cycle | State-WA | Competitive Grant | Energy, Housing, Infrastructure | WA | Open | 2026-11-16 |
| WA Commerce Tribal Homeownership Funding Cycle (HTF)Part of ~$12.6M Tribal homeownership pool (cycle total); individual award amounts vary | State-WA | Competitive Grant | Housing | WA | Open | 2026-11-16 |
| NTIA Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) Round 3Up to $540M available in Round 3; award sizes vary; single application per Eligible Entity | NTIA/Commerce | Competitive Grant | Broadband, Education, Health, Infrastructure | National | Open | 2026-11-17 |
| WSDOT Tribal Transit Mobility Grant (2027–2029)Biennial pool ~$9M in 2025–27; 2027–29 level set by 2027 legislature. No match required. | State-WA | Competitive Grant | Transportation | WA | Closed | — |
| WA Commerce Tribal Climate Resilience Program (2025–2027)$50M CCA appropriation for 2025–27 biennium; individual awards commonly ~$727K–$3.75M+ | State-WA | Formula/Block Grant | Climate Resilience, Environment, Infrastructure | WA | Closed | — |
| WA RCO Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) — Tribal-eligibleVaries by category; Local Parks acquisition limit $1M / development $500K; typically 50% match for Tribes | State-WA | Competitive Grant | Climate Resilience, Environment, Infrastructure | WA | Closed | — |
| Ecology Tribal Carbon Offset Assistance Program$5M allocated for 2025–27 cycle (program pool) | State-WA | Competitive Grant | Climate Resilience, Economic Development, Environment | WA | Closed | — |
| WA Ecology Diesel Reduction Combined Funding ProgramUnknown — confirm in Ecology guidance | State-WA | Competitive Grant | Climate Resilience, Environment, Transportation | WA | Open | 2026-12-10 |
| DOJ Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) FY2026Varies by Purpose Area; ~$107.2M anticipated total | DOJ | Competitive Grant | Public Safety | National | Closed | — |
| ANA EAGLE Economic Advancement Grants (FY2026)Part of ~$27.5M new Tribal grants replacing SEDS | ANA/HHS | Competitive Grant | Economic Development, Education, Energy | National | Closed | — |
| Indian Housing Block Grant Competitive (IHBG-COMP) FY2026$500,000–$7,500,000; ~$125M program funding; ~30 expected awards | HUD | Competitive Grant | Housing | National | Forecasted | 2026-12-16 |
| Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) FormulaFormula allocation; see FY2026 IHBG Formula Allocations PDF on HUD.gov | HUD | Formula/Block Grant | Housing | National | Rolling | — |
| EPA Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (GAP)Region 10 planning figure up to ~$138,000/year (higher for larger reservations); national minimum initial awar… | EPA | Competitive Grant | Environment | ATNI/Northwest | Closed | — |
| ANA Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance (P&M)Unknown for FY2026 — not verified | ANA/HHS | Competitive Grant | Education, Language/Culture | National | Closed | — |
| FEMA Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program (THSGP) FY2026Unknown — not verified for FY2026 | FEMA | Competitive Grant | Public Safety | National | Closed | — |
| FTA Public Transportation on Indian Reservations (Tribal Transit) Competitive FY2026~ $19M available in FY2026 competitive round (per FTA webinar reporting) | DOT | Competitive Grant | Transportation | National | Closed | — |
| Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG)$500,000–$2,000,000; ~$90M program funding; ~50 expected awards. Imminent Threat awards are separate (first-co… | HUD | Competitive Grant | Economic Development, Housing, Infrastructure | National | Forecasted | 2026-11-16 |
| DOE Unleashing Tribal Energy Development (DE-FOA-0003548)Up to $7.5M (Topic 1), $1.5M (Topic 2), $2.5M (Topic 3); ~$50M total; ~40 awards | DOE | Competitive Grant | Economic Development, Energy, Infrastructure | National | Closed | — |
| USDA RD Community Facilities Direct Loan & GrantVaries widely (loans and grants); confirm with State RD office | USDA | Direct/Revolving Loan | Economic Development, Education, Health, Infrastructure | National | Rolling | — |
| USDA Water & Waste Facility Loans and Grants to Alleviate Health Risks on Tribal LandsVaries; confirm with RD State Office | USDA | Direct/Revolving Loan | Environment, Health, Infrastructure, Water/Wastewater | National | Rolling | — |
| Native American Agriculture Fund (NAAF) GrantsVaries by cycle; confirm current RFA | Foundation | Philanthropic Grant | Economic Development, Education, Food Sovereignty | National | Closed | — |
| First Nations Development Institute GrantsOften $10,000–$40,000 for food sovereignty-type grants; varies by fund | Foundation | Philanthropic Grant | Economic Development, Education, Food Sovereignty, Language/Culture | National | Unknown | — |
| BIA Tribal Self-Governance / ISDEAA Title IV CompactsConsolidated funding agreement amounts vary by compacted programs | BIA | 638 Contract/Self-Governance Compact | Economic Development, Education, Government Administration, Health, Infrastructure | National | Rolling | — |
| BIA Housing Improvement Program (HIP)Repair, renovation, or replacement categories; amounts set by category rules — confirm with servicing housing … | BIA | Formula/Block Grant | Housing | National | Rolling | — |
| BIA/FHWA Tribal Transportation Program (TTP)Formula shares based on mileage, population, and historical relative need factors (25 CFR 170) | BIA | Formula/Block Grant | Infrastructure, Transportation | National | Rolling | — |
| CDFI Fund Native American CDFI Assistance (NACA) ProgramUnknown for next round — not verified | Treasury | Competitive Grant | Economic Development | National | Unknown | — |
| WA Commerce Housing Trust Fund — Tribal Multifamily Set-Aside~$25.7M available in 2026 Tribal multifamily cycle | State-WA | Competitive Grant | Housing | WA | Closed | — |
| IHS Sanitation Facilities Construction (SFC)FY2026 IIJA allocation $700M plus annual SFC appropriation (~$107.9M allocated FY2026 per IHS DTLL) | IHS | Formula/Block Grant | Environment, Health, Infrastructure, Water/Wastewater | National | Rolling | — |
| HUD Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program1–4 unit fixed-rate mortgages; county-specific maximum loan limits (FY2026 schedule); low down payment | HUD | Loan Guarantee/Credit Support | Housing | National | Rolling | — |
| SBA 8(a) Business Development Program — Tribally Owned FirmsNot a grant — access to sole-source and competitive 8(a) federal contracts; award sizes vary by procurement | SBA | Procurement/8(a) | Commercial Enterprise, Economic Development, Workforce | National | Rolling | — |
| IRS Elective Pay (Direct Pay) — Clean Energy Tax Credits for TribesRefund equal to qualifying credit amount (12 applicable clean energy credits including 48/48E, 45/45Y, 45W, 30… | IRS | Tax Credit/Elective Pay | Climate Resilience, Energy, Infrastructure | National | Rolling | — |
| BIA Indian Loan Guarantee and Insurance Program (ILGP)Up to 90% guarantee/insurance; individual max $500,000; larger amounts for Tribes/tribal enterprises subject t… | BIA | Loan Guarantee/Credit Support | Commercial Enterprise, Economic Development | National | Rolling | — |
| HUD Title VI Tribal Housing Activities Loan GuaranteeUp to ~5× the need portion of annual IHBG; HUD guarantees 95% of unpaid principal and interest; terms up to 20… | HUD | Loan Guarantee/Credit Support | Housing, Infrastructure | National | Rolling | — |
| Tribal Tax-Exempt Bonds (IRS — Indian Tribal Governments)Debt issuance sized to project; no grant award amount | IRS | Bonds | Commercial Enterprise, Government Administration, Infrastructure | National | Rolling | — |
| EPA Drinking Water Infrastructure Grants — Tribal Set-Aside (DWIG-TSA)FY2026 Tribal drinking-water allotments include DWIG-TSA Base, General Supplemental, Emerging Contaminants, an… | EPA | Formula/Block Grant | Environment, Health, Infrastructure, Water/Wastewater | National | Rolling | — |
| EPA Clean Water Indian Set-Aside (CWISA)FY2026 Clean Water Indian Set-Aside ~$71.3M national (incl. emerging contaminants component); project awards v… | EPA | Formula/Block Grant | Environment, Health, Infrastructure, Water/Wastewater | National | Rolling | — |
| Treasury SSBCI — Tribal Government Capital ProgramsIndividual Tribe allocations vary (methodology/minimums apply) | Treasury | Loan Guarantee/Credit Support | Commercial Enterprise, Economic Development | National | Unknown | — |
Source: program register compiled for this project and checked against each official page on Nov 9, 2026. Amounts are those published by the program for that cycle. Where the record says "unknown," we could not verify the figure.
2. How Tribal funding works: the main types
Tribal governments and enterprises draw on many kinds of funding. Treating them all as "grants" hides real differences in who can apply, what the money can pay for, and whether it has to be repaid.
| Funding type | Typical source | Who generally uses it | How it works |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formula and block grants | Federal, state | Tribal government, housing entity, program operator | Recurring allocations for set purposes (housing, transportation, social services, public health), based on a formula rather than competition |
| Competitive grants | Federal, state, local, other | Governments, eligible Tribal entities, nonprofits, sometimes enterprises | Project funding for defined purposes. Whether enterprises are eligible varies widely |
| Self-determination contracts and self-governance compacts ("638") | Federal (BIA, IHS) | Tribal government or authorized Tribal organization | Funding to run eligible federal programs and services, such as BIA and IHS programs |
| Cooperative agreements | Mostly federal | Governments, programs, research partners | Projects where the funding agency takes a substantial part |
| Pass-through grants and subawards | Federal through state or intermediary | Governments, departments, nonprofits | Money reaches the recipient through another organization. Track both the original source and the administering agency |
| Healthcare reimbursements | Medicare, Medicaid, private insurers | Enrolled Tribal health providers | Payment for eligible patient services. This is not a grant |
| Procurement contracts | Federal, state, local, private | Mostly enterprises | Earned revenue for goods and services. Eligible Tribal firms may use programs such as SBA 8(a) |
| Direct loans and revolving funds | Federal, state, local, Tribal | Governments, utilities, housing entities, enterprises | Repayable financing for facilities, equipment, and working capital |
| Loan guarantees and credit support | Federal, state, Tribal, with private lenders | Enterprises, some governments and housing entities | Lowers lender risk. Examples: BIA loan guarantees, HUD Title VI, Tribal SSBCI programs |
| Native CDFI financing | Intermediaries backed by federal, philanthropic, and private funds | Enterprises, housing projects, community borrowers | Loans and development help. Federal CDFI awards go to the lender, which then lends |
| Bonds and other debt | Capital markets | Tribal governments, eligible issuers | Large infrastructure and facilities. Tax-exempt Tribal bonds have specific restrictions |
| Tax credits and elective pay | Federal, state | Eligible owners, governments, housing entities | Housing and qualifying energy projects. Some credits can be paid directly to eligible Tribal entities |
| Equity and joint ventures | Private, Tribal | Enterprises and project companies | Investors get ownership or an agreed return |
| Philanthropic grants | Foundations, corporations, individuals, other Tribes | Governments, charitable entities, schools, cultural organizations | Culture, language, education, food sovereignty, health, conservation |
| Tribal own-source funding | Tribal | Government and enterprises | Taxes, fees, leases, enterprise distributions, reserves. Often used as match |
| Intergovernmental agreements | State, local, Tribal | Governments, utilities | Shared roads, emergency response, water systems |
| Technical assistance and in-kind support | All levels | Governments and enterprises | Planning, engineering, grant preparation, training. Valuable, but often not cash |
Source: a funding taxonomy compiled for this project from agency program pages (BIA, HUD, IHS, EPA, USDA, Treasury/CDFI Fund, IRS, FEMA, GAO). The program register below links each official page.
3. Where to search for more
| Tool | Run by | What it does | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants.gov / Simpler.Grants.gov | Federal government | All federal discretionary funding notices. Filter by Tribal eligibility | Free |
| Access to Capital Clearinghouse | BIA / White House Council on Native American Affairs | Federal grants, loans, and technical assistance for Tribal economic development | Free |
| Tribal Funding Registry | Hozhonigo Institute (Native American-led nonprofit, est. 2022) | Federal, state, foundation, corporate, and Tribal funding search, plus workshops and support | Free |
| NCAI Food Sovereignty Funding Resources | NCAI | Funding list for food sovereignty and agriculture | Free |
| WA Commerce Office of Tribal Relations | WA Department of Commerce | Funding open to Washington Tribes | Free |
| Native Americans in Philanthropy: grants listing | NAP | Curated grant opportunities | Free |
| Commercial grant databases (for example, Instrumentl and Candid) | Private and nonprofit vendors | General nonprofit and foundation search | Paid. Check current pricing. Not built specifically for Tribes |
4. Before you apply: a funding-readiness checklist
Award announcements show what is available, not what a Tribe can actually use. GAO found that cost share, up-front spending before reimbursement, and reporting burden keep some Tribes from applying for or spending awards (GAO-25-107674; GAO-25-106944). Before you commit, answer these:
- Eligible applicant: Which entity is eligible: the government, a TDHE, a health organization, an enterprise, or a consortium?
- Official source: Do you have the official NOFO link and the date you checked it?
- Uses and exclusions: What can the funds pay for, and what can't they?
- Deadlines: What are the agency deadline (with time zone) and your internal approval deadline, such as a council resolution?
- Match: Is a match required, how much, and where will it come from?
- Cash flow: Do you have to spend up front and wait for reimbursement?
- People: Who writes the application, and who administers and reports on the award?
- After the award: What will it cost to operate and maintain what the grant builds?
- Records: Federal awards generally require records to be kept for 3 years from the final financial report (2 CFR 200.334). Many Tribes keep them longer as institutional memory.
- Decision: Pursue, defer, or decline. Set a date for the next review.
5. Section 105(l) leases explained
Under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA), a Tribe or Tribal organization that uses a facility to carry out a self-determination contract or self-governance compact can ask the federal government (IHS or BIA) to lease that facility. The government then pays compensation under 25 CFR Part 900.
- Legal basis: In Maniilaq Ass'n v. Burwell (D.D.C. 2016), the court held that IHS must enter a 105(l) lease when a Tribe requests one (NARF National Indian Law Library).
- Growth: The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Center for Indian Country Development reports that leases across IHS, BIA, and BIE grew from 2 in FY2016 to 1,890 in FY2024. Annual payments to Tribes rose from about $0.8 million to an estimated $612.7 million (2024 dollars) (Minneapolis Fed, Mar 18, 2026).
- Paperwork: The same source says leases renew every year. A proposal typically includes proof of title or interest, a certificate of occupancy, fair-market-rental or cost documentation, photos, floor plans, a financial certification, and a council resolution. Keeping these files organized from year to year is worth the effort.
- Timing risk: IHS told Tribes on Oct 1, 2025 that it could not make 105(l) or contract support cost payments while appropriations had lapsed (IHS Dear Tribal Leader Letter).
- Related ruling: In Becerra v. San Carlos Apache Tribe (June 6, 2024), the Supreme Court held that IHS must pay contract support costs tied to program income such as Medicare and Medicaid (opinion; IHS implementation). The case is about contract support costs, not 105(l). The National Indian Health Board advocates making both mandatory spending (NIHB).
Budget figures for 105(l) are estimates. The account has been indefinite since FY2021, meaning it pays whatever approved leases require. See the IHS FY2026 Congressional Justification.
6. The documented barriers
- Capacity: Smaller Tribes have fewer staff to complete applications, especially competitive ones (GAO-25-107674).
- Match and up-front costs: Cost-share rules and reimbursement-only payment can block access (GAO-25-107674; GAO-24-106511).
- Reporting burden: In the Tribal Opioid Response grants, data requirements kept some Tribes from applying for or spending funds (GAO-25-106944).
- Federal staffing: GAO reported that Indian Affairs staff fell about 11%, from 7,470 to 6,624, between January and July 2025 (GAO-26-108673).
- Tribal leaders' own words: Indian Affairs' 2025 consolidated consultation summary groups Tribal concerns about government-efficiency changes into 22 themes. They include consultation, direct-funding barriers, reporting, and service continuity (BIA summary, PDF).
- Longer history: The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Broken Promises (Dec 2018) (report). Its findings are from 2018. Check newer evidence before treating them as current.
Sources
All links appear inline above. The program register with official URLs is in data/funding-programs.csv (Last Verified 2026-11-09).