Resources · Native American and Tribal
Programs for Native American and Tribal members
Tribal broadband and housing programs, Indian Health Service, education grants, and the benefits open to enrolled members and descendants.
Programas tribales de internet y vivienda, el Servicio de Salud Indígena, becas educativas y beneficios para miembros inscritos y descendientes.
19 programs · updated from the Resources database; every number is checked on the program's own page.
American Indian College Fund Scholarships
Becas del American Indian College Fund
- Who qualifies
- American Indian and Alaska Native college students in certificate, undergraduate, or graduate programs at tribal colleges and universities, or at nonprofit, accredited schools
- Phone
- 800-776-FUND (800-776-3863) · 303-426-8900
- Website
- collegefund.org/students/scholarships
ANA SEDS — Social and Economic Development Strategies Grants for Native Communities
ANA SEDS — Subvenciones de Estrategias de Desarrollo Social y Económico para comunidades indígenas
- Worth
- $100,000–$900,000 (by project length); 20% match required
- Who qualifies
- Includes federally recognized tribes, incorporated non-federally recognized tribes, incorporated state-recognized tribes, and incorporated nonprofit community-based Indian organizations (full list in the NOFO)
- Phone
- none
- Website
- acf.gov/ana/programs/social-economic-development-strategies-seds
California Advanced Services Fund (CASF) Adoption Account
Google Translate available on the CPUC website for Spanish and other languages
- Worth
- $40 million for FY 2026-27. CPUC funds up to 85% of project cost; applicant provides a 15% match. No published per-project cap. 24-month performance period. Deadlines every Jan 1 and Jul 1; next is January 1, 2027.
- Who qualifies
- Nonprofits (501(c)(3)), community-based organizations, local governments, public libraries, schools, senior centers, and tribes serving California communities with low broadband adoption. Preference for low-income, senior, and other underserved communities.
- Phone
- (415) 355-4999 (William Goedecke, CPUC program lead) — preferred contact: CASF_Adoption@cpuc.ca.gov
- Website
- cpuc.ca.gov/industries-and-topics/internet-and-phone/california-advanced-services-fund/casf-adoption-account
CDFA - Grant Programs
El Departamento de Alimentos y Agricultura de California (CDFA) ofrece unos 30 programas de subvenciones competitivos para agricultores, ganaderos, organizaciones sin fines de lucro, escuelas y gobiernos. Solicitar nunca cuesta nada. Al 27 de septiembre de 2026 no hay ninguna convocatoria abierta; las rondas de Healthy Soils y SWEEP de la primavera de 2026 ya cerraron. Suscríbase a las listas de cada programa en cdfa.ca.gov/grants para enterarse de la próxima ronda.
- Worth
- Varies by program (a few thousand dollars to $500,000+ per project)
- Who qualifies
- Farmers and ranchers; nonprofits and tribal governments; K‑12 schools, colleges and universities; city, county and state government agencies; some food businesses (food hubs, corner stores, certified farmers’ markets)
- Phone
- (916) 657‑3231 – CDFA Grants Office phone number
- Website
- cdfa.ca.gov/grants/#programs
CDFA - Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program
CDFA - Programa de Infraestructura de Sistemas Alimentarios Resilientes - Este programa ofrece subvenciones para fortalecer la cadena de suministro de alimentos en California, apoyando a pequenos agricultores y negocios de alimentos. Hay dos tipos de subvenciones: infraestructura (hasta $3 millones) y solo equipos (hasta $100,000).
- Worth
- Varies by round ($10K–$3M)
- Who qualifies
- Agricultural producers or processors, Nonprofit organizations, Local government entities, Tribal governments, Institutions such as schools, universities, or hospitals
- Phone
- (916) 657-3231
- Website
- cdfa.ca.gov/rfsi
Chapa-De Indian Health — Grass Valley Clinic
Chapa-De Indian Health — Clínica de Grass Valley
- Who qualifies
- American Indians/Alaska Natives with documents verifying American Indian status (little or no cost); also open to other patients with Medi-Cal, Medicare, private insurance, or a sliding fee scale
- Phone
- (530) 477-8545 – Grass Valley clinic · (530) 537-2621 – Care Coordination (coverage questions)
- Website
- chapa-de.org/eligibility-payment-options
CPUC CASF Broadband Consortia Account — new Regional Tribal Broadband Consortia window (coming; not open yet)
Cuenta de Consorcios de Banda Ancha CASF de la CPUC — nueva convocatoria para Consorcios Tribales Regionales de Banda Ancha (próximamente; aún no abierta)
- Worth
- Grant amount not stated for the Tribal window yet
- Who qualifies
- Consortia whose members may include Tribal Governments and Tribal Organizations, local governments, community-based organizations, libraries, schools, health care and others; the fiscal agent may be a tribal government or a qualified nonprofit. The page does not say whether federal recognition is required
- Phone
- none – email CASF_Consortia_Grant_Administrator@cpuc.ca.gov
- Website
- cpuc.ca.gov/industries-and-topics/internet-and-phone/california-advanced-services-fund/casf-consortia-account
CPUC Tribal Technical Assistance Grant — Broadband Planning for California Tribes (With or Without Federal Recognition)
Subvención de Asistencia Técnica Tribal de la CPUC — Planificación de banda ancha para tribus de California (con o sin reconocimiento federal)
- Worth
- Up to $250,000 per Tribe per fiscal year
- Who qualifies
- California Tribes with or without federal recognition that demonstrate Tribal leadership support, and Tribal Consortia
- Phone
- none – email Tribal_Tech_Assist@cpuc.ca.gov
- Website
- cpuc.ca.gov/industries-and-topics/internet-and-phone/california-advanced-services-fund/tribal-technical-assistance
Enhanced Tribal Lifeline + Tribal Link Up — Bigger Phone and Internet Discount on Tribal Lands
Lifeline Tribal Mejorado + Link Up Tribal — Mayor descuento en teléfono e internet en tierras tribales
- Worth
- Up to $34.25/month off; Link Up up to $100 off setup
- Who qualifies
- People living on qualifying Tribal lands with household income at or below 135% of Federal Poverty Guidelines, or in a program such as Tribal TANF, BIA General Assistance, Head Start (income-qualifying), or FDPIR
- Phone
- none
- Website
- lifelinesupport.org/tribal-lands-benefit
grants.gov/applicants/grant-applications/how-to-apply-for-grants
grants.gov/applicants/grant-applications/how-to-apply-for-grants
- Who qualifies
- nonprofits, governments, tribes, schools, small businesses, individuals through a sponsoring organization
- Phone
- 1-800-518-4726 – Grants.gov Applicant Support
- Website
- grants.gov/applicants/grant-applications/how-to-apply-for-grants
Home - Clean Mobility Options
Inicio - Opciones de Movilidad Sostenible
- Worth
- The maximum grant, incentive, rebate, etc. listed is $1.5 million.
- Who qualifies
- Disadvantaged Community, AB 1550-designated low-income community, California Native American Tribal Government
- Phone
- - None
- Website
- cleanmobilityoptions.org
Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe — Cultural Events, Education and Ancestral Homelands
Tribu Nisenan de la Ranchería de Nevada City — Eventos culturales, educación y tierras ancestrales
- Who qualifies
- Nisenan people and the wider community living on Nisenan Homelands in the Sierra foothills
- Phone
- none – email hello@huswej.org
- Website
- huswej.org
NTIA Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program — being revived; application forms open for comment until Oct. 26, 2026 (not open for applications yet)
Programa de Subvenciones Competitivas de Equidad Digital de la NTIA — en proceso de reactivación; formularios abiertos a comentarios hasta el 26 de octubre de 2026 (aún no acepta solicitudes)
- Worth
- Not announced yet
- Who qualifies
- Per the federal Digital Equity Act: state political subdivisions, Indian Tribes, Alaska Native entities, Native Hawaiian organizations, nonprofits that are not schools, community anchor institutions, local education agencies, workforce development entities and partnerships of these. Final rules not yet published
- Phone
- none
- Website
- federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/25/2026-17322/agency-information-collection-activities-submission-to-the-office-of-management-and-budget-omb-for
NTIA Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program — Federally Recognized Tribes Only
Programa de Conectividad de Banda Ancha Tribal de la NTIA — Solo tribus con reconocimiento federal
- Who qualifies
- Tribal Governments on the federally recognized tribes list (25 U.S.C. 5131), Tribal Colleges and Universities, Tribal organizations, Alaska Native Corporations, and DHHL — NOT open to non-federally recognized tribes as a Tribal Government
- Phone
- none – email TBCP3@ntia.gov
- Website
- broadbandusa.ntia.gov/funding-programs/tribal-broadband-connectivity
Purchasers - Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project | California HVIP
## Compradores - Proyecto de incentivos de vales para camiones y autobuses híbridos y de emisión cero | California HVIP El Proyecto de Incentivos de Vales para Camiones y Autobuses Híbridos y de Emisión Cero (HVIP) en California proporciona incentivos financieros para la compra de vehículos de camiones y autobuses híbridos y de emisión cero. Este programa está diseñado para fomentar la adopción de vehículos más limpios y sostenibles en el estado de California. El HVIP ofrece vales de compra que pueden ser utilizados por los compradores elegibles para reducir el costo de adquisición de vehículos híbridos y de emisión cero. Estos vales pueden ser aplicados a la compra de vehículos nuevos o usados, así como a la conversión de vehículos existentes a tecnologías más limpias. Los compradores elegibles incluyen empresas privadas, agencias gubernamentales, organizaciones sin fines de lucro y propietarios de flotas. Los vehículos que califican para el programa HVIP incluyen camiones y autobuses híbridos, eléctricos de batería y de pila de combustible de hidrógeno. Para participar en el programa HVIP, los compradores deben seguir los pasos siguientes: 1. Elegibilidad: Verificar si cumple con los requisitos de elegibilidad establecidos por el programa HVIP. 2. Registro: Registrarse en línea en el sitio web del HVIP y completar la solicitud. 3. Documentación: Proporcionar la documentación requerida, que puede incluir pruebas de residencia, prueba de propiedad de la flota, licencias y permisos, entre otros. 4. Compra: Comprar un vehículo elegible y solicitar el reembolso del vale aprobado. El Proyecto de Incentivos de Vales para Camiones y Autobuses Híbridos y de Emisión Cero es una excelente oportunidad para los compradores interesados en adquirir vehículos más limpios y eficientes. Al participar en este programa, contribuirán a la reducción de la contaminación y al impulso de la innovación en el sector de transporte en California. Para obtener más información sobre el programa HVIP y cómo participar, visite el sitio web oficial del HVIP.
- Worth
- $420,000
- Who qualifies
- Individual owner-operators, small businesses, corporate leaders, school districts, and municipal fleets
- Phone
- - Purchaser Resources: none - Carl Moyer On-Road Grant Calculator: none - Truck Stop!: none - Financing and Leasing Companies: none
- Website
- californiahvip.org/purchasers
ReConnect Loan and Grant Program | USDA
Programa de Préstamos y Subvenciones ReConnect | USDA
- Worth
- $25M
- Who qualifies
- Small rural internet provider (ISP), telephone or electric co‑op, tribal government or Alaska Native corporation, nonprofit, municipal/local government utility
- Phone
- none
- Website
- usda.gov/reconnect
Strategic Growth Council Tribal Capacity Building Program — Staff Funding for Tribal Climate and Housing Work
Programa de Desarrollo de Capacidades Tribales del Consejo de Crecimiento Estratégico — Fondos para personal de trabajo tribal en clima y vivienda
- Worth
- $350,000–$420,000 over three years
- Who qualifies
- California Native American Tribes on the NAHC Contact List (as of Feb 2026), federally recognized and non-federally recognized; non-recognized Tribes must be registered with the CA Secretary of State
- Phone
- none
- Website
- sgc.ca.gov/grant-programs/tribal
UC Native American Opportunity Plan — Free UC Tuition for Enrolled Tribal Members
Plan de Oportunidad para Nativos Americanos de UC — Matrícula gratuita en UC para miembros inscritos de tribus
- Worth
- Covers in-state UC tuition and Student Services Fees
- Who qualifies
- California residents who are enrolled members of a federally recognized Native American, American Indian and/or Alaska Native tribe, admitted to a UC degree program
- Phone
- none
- Website
- admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/tuition-financial-aid/types-of-aid/native-american-opportunity-plan.html
Washoe Native TANF — Tribal TANF Cash Aid and Support for Native Families in Nevada County
Washoe Native TANF — Ayuda en efectivo de TANF tribal y apoyo para familias indígenas en el Condado de Nevada
- Who qualifies
- In California: enrolled members or descendants of a federally recognized tribe, descendants of the California Judgment Roll, or an American Indian tribal member, with at least one Native American child living in the service area
- Phone
- (888) 612-8263 – Washoe Native TANF Program · (775) 782-6320
- Website
- washoetribe.us/departmentlandingpage/275-Page-washoe-native-tanf-program