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56 programs

FEMA Tribal Disaster Declaration

Complex

FEMA

Who qualifies: Federally recognized Tribal Nations

Tribal governments may request a federal disaster declaration directly from FEMA, enabling access to public assistance, individual assistance, and hazard mitigation funds.

Deadline: When disaster occurs1-800-621-3362Website

Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP)

Easy to Apply

HHS — Administration for Children & Families

Who qualifies: Low-income households, including Native families

Helps low-income households pay heating and cooling bills. Many Tribal Nations receive LIHEAP funds directly to administer for their communities.

Deadline: Varies by state/Tribe1-866-674-6327

BIA General Assistance (Emergency)

Easy to Apply

Bureau of Indian Affairs

Who qualifies: Enrolled members of federally recognized Tribes with no other means of support

Provides emergency financial assistance for basic subsistence needs including food, shelter, clothing, and utilities to eligible tribal members.

Deadline: Rolling1-800-472-8843

BIA Missing & Murdered Unit Hotline

Easy to Apply

BIA Office of Justice Services

Who qualifies: Anyone reporting a missing Indigenous person

24/7 hotline for reporting missing Indigenous persons and coordinating with Tribal and federal law enforcement.

Deadline: Call anytime833-560-2065

StrongHearts Native Helpline

Easy to Apply

StrongHearts Native Helpline

Who qualifies: Native Americans experiencing domestic or sexual violence

Culturally appropriate, confidential hotline for Native Americans affected by domestic violence, dating violence, and sexual assault. Staffed by advocates familiar with Tribal communities.

Deadline: Call or text anytime1-844-762-8483

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Native Line

Easy to Apply

SAMHSA

Who qualifies: Anyone in mental health crisis

Call or text 988 to reach a crisis counselor. Native Americans and Alaska Natives can press 2 after calling to be connected to a counselor with expertise in Indigenous communities.

Deadline: Call or text anytime988

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

Easy to Apply

NCMEC

Who qualifies: Anyone reporting a missing child under 18

24/7 hotline for reporting missing children. NCMEC coordinates with law enforcement on AMBER Alerts and provides family support services.

Deadline: Call anytime1-800-843-5678

VAWA Tribal Governments Program

Complex

DOJ Office on Violence Against Women

Who qualifies: Federally recognized Tribal governments

Grants to Tribal governments to develop and strengthen Tribal responses to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. VAWA 2022 expanded Tribal Special Domestic Violence Criminal Jurisdiction.

Deadline: Rolling / competitiveWebsite

Family Violence Prevention & Services (FVPSA) Tribal

Moderate

HHS — Family & Youth Services Bureau

Who qualifies: Tribal governments and Native nonprofits

Funds Tribal domestic violence shelters, advocacy programs, and prevention activities. Separate Tribal set-aside within FVPSA.

Deadline: Annual — check for current cycle

StrongHearts Native Helpline

Easy to Apply

StrongHearts Native Helpline

Who qualifies: Native Americans

Safe, confidential domestic violence and sexual violence helpline specifically for Native Americans. Call, chat, or text.

Deadline: Available 24/71-844-762-8483

National Human Trafficking Hotline

Easy to Apply

Polaris Project

Who qualifies: Trafficking survivors, people at risk, anyone who suspects trafficking

24/7 hotline for trafficking victims, survivors, and those who suspect trafficking. Text 233733. Available in 200+ languages.

Deadline: Call or text anytime1-888-373-7888

OTIP Tribal Victim Services

Complex

HHS Office on Trafficking in Persons

Who qualifies: Tribal governments and Native-serving organizations

Grants to Tribal entities to provide direct services to trafficking survivors and improve Tribal response to trafficking. Separate Tribal set-aside.

Deadline: Competitive — check grants.gov

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