American Indian Higher Education Consortium Inc
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The American Indian Higher Education Consortium Inc is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on supporting higher education initiatives for American Indian communities. In the 2024 filing year, the consortium awarded $2.1 million in grants to 44 grantees through a relationship-based engagement model, operating on an invitation-only basis and not accepting unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
AIHEC IS THE COLLECTIVE SPIRIT AND UNIFYING VOICE OF OUR NATION'S TRIBAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES (TCUS). AIHEC PROVIDES LEADERSHIP AND INFLUENCES PUBLIC POLICY ON AMERICAN INDIAN HIGHER EDUCATION ISSUES THROUGH ADVOCACY, RESEARCH, AND PROGRAM INITIATIVES; PROMOTES AND STRENGTHENS INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES, CULTURES, COMMUNITIES, AND TRIBAL NATIONS; AND THROUGH OUR UNIQUE POSITION, SERVE MEMBER INSTITUTIONS AND EMERGING TCUS.
Cause Areas
2
Education
Higher education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN INDIAN ARTS FOUNDATION
$13.6M
34%
Navajo Technical University
$2.6M
7%
CANKDESKA CIKANA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
$1.3M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
37
Median 1st year grant
$51K
Median 2nd year grant
$51.3K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to American Indian Higher Education Consortium Inc?
No. American Indian Higher Education Consortium Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does American Indian Higher Education Consortium Inc give?
American Indian Higher Education Consortium Inc primarily gives to organizations located in New Mexico, Minnesota, and North Dakota. 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 Higher Education Consortium Inc’s grants?
The largest share of grants from American Indian Higher Education Consortium Inc fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $51 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does American Indian Higher Education Consortium Inc make each year?
In 2024, American Indian Higher Education Consortium Inc awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $2.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did American Indian Higher Education Consortium Inc fund recently?
In 2024, American Indian Higher Education Consortium Inc awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN INDIAN ARTS FOUNDATION, Navajo Technical University, and CANKDESKA CIKANA COMMUNITY COLLEGE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to American Indian Higher Education Consortium Inc?
American Indian Higher Education Consortium Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.