AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND
AI Summary
The American Indian College Fund is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on supporting higher education for Native American students through a relationship-based grantmaking approach. With a total of $13.9 million in grants paid in 2025 to 45 grantees, the Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals and only engages with nonprofits through invitation. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE COLLEGE FUND PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO THOUSANDS OF AMERICAN INDIAN STUDENTS ANNUALLY.
Cause Areas
1
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
COLLEGE OF THE MENOMINEE NATION
$3.8M
4%
NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE
$3.6M
4%
OGLALA LAKOTA COLLEGE
$3.6M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
38
Median 1st year grant
$70.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$101.1K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND?
No. AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND give?
AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND primarily gives to organizations located in Montana, North Dakota, and New Mexico. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $71 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND make each year?
In 2025, AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $13.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND fund recently?
In 2025, AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include COLLEGE OF THE MENOMINEE NATION, NORTHWEST INDIAN COLLEGE, and OGLALA LAKOTA COLLEGE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND?
AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.