Native Food Security Grants

Native Food Security Grants is a grant from Novo Foundation, administered by First Nations Development Institute, that funds Native-led and Native-serving organizations working to ensure consistent access to culturally relevant foods for Native communities. Grants of $10,000 to $40,000 are available for projects in four focus areas: Native Food Distribution, Food Life Cycle, Wild Food Harvesting, and Native Resilient Foodways.

Eligible applicants include Native-controlled 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Federal- and State-recognized Tribal governments, Native-controlled community organizations with fiscal sponsorship, and Native Section 7871 organizations. Organizations must register in the First Nations grantee portal before applying. The application deadline is May 14, 2026.

Grantmaking | First Nations Development Institute First Nations’ grantmaking program provides both financial and technical resources to tribes and Native nonprofit organizations to support asset-based development efforts.

Eligible applicants include: Federal- and State-Recognized Tribal Governments (Tribal Government Programs, such as Tribal Arts Programs, Heritage Departments, Economic Development Entities, etc.) Native-controlled 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations Native 7871 Organizations Fiscally-sponsored Native community organizations There are also occasional individual support opportunities available through fellowships and scholarships.

To make it friendlier and easier to apply for grants, First Nations has transitioned to a new application and grantee portal. Before applying for a grant, organizations and individuals must first register in the new system. Once registered, applicants will be sent an email with instructions on how to establish a grantee portal account to access the application.

Registration must be submitted and approved before an application can be accessed. Please allow FOUR HOURS for this process. We appreciate everyone’s patience during this rollout.

Please know we will work closely with individuals experiencing technical difficulties and or needing support in accessing and using the new system.

Learn more about First Nations and Fluxx Providing Grants Across the Nation Click on the map to view our Grantee Directory Current Grant Opportunities 2026 Native Food Security Grant First Nations will award multiple grants in the amount of $10,000 to $40,000 each to Native-led and Native-serving organizations working to ensure consistent access and availability to an abundance of culturally relevant foods that meet the needs and preferences of Native communities.

Applicants can seek funding for specific projects under the following focus areas: Native Food Distribution; Food Life Cycle; Wild Food Harvesting; and Native Resilient Foodways. California Stewardship of Ancestral Lands and Waters Through the California Tribal Fund, First Nations is awarding eight grants of $50,000 to $75,000 to California Native-led nonprofits to advance land and water stewardship.

First Nations will award grants of $1,500 to $5,000 to Native individuals in support of activities that strengthen cultural continuity, artistic practice, and community-rooted knowledge systems. The fund is designed to honor Native expertise and self-determined pathways of learning. Founded in 1980, First Nations began its national grantmaking program in 1993.

Through year-end 2025, we have successfully managed 4,405 grants totaling over $110. 6 million to Native American projects and organizations in 46 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. Territory American Samoa, and Guam. awarded to Native projects States, D.

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& American Samoa in our grant scope so far 2026 Grant Application Q&A Sessions Indigenizing Food Access for Our Communities: Native Food Distribution Grant Evaluation Report Through our Native Agriculture and Food Systems Investments program, First Nations supports tribes and Native communities in building sustainable food… Awakening the Seeds in Native Youth: Native Farm to School Evaluation Report From 2023 to 2025, First Nations supported 16 Tribal and Native-led community partners from across 10 states, all working to… Download the Fluxx User Guide Get step-by-step instructions for creating and accessing your account, navigating the portal, and applying for grants.

Create an account, see grant opportunities, and check status of applications. Explore our many resources for grantseekers Connect with First Nations: First Nations Development Institute First Nations Development Institute First Nations Development Institute 696 E. Colorado Boulevard, Suite 222