Grant for Being of Native American Decent?

Question

Where can I find information on grants related to those of Native American decent?

Also, what is the percentage/fraction necessary to qualify for such grants?

I was told it's either 1/8 or 1/16.

Thanks!

Answer 1

Being of Native American descent does not qualify you for anything.  Being an ENROLLED TRIBAL MEMBER of a federally recognized tribe does.  If you are enrolled, contact your tribe of enrollment.  You can also qualify for funding provided by non-profits, governmental organizations or the college/university itself.  In most cases you will have to provide a copy of your tribal enrollment letter/card or your Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB).  Being an enrolled tribal member only makes you eligible for funding, it doesn't guarantee it.  If you are not enrolled or have a CIB/CDIB you are not eligible for any of these funding opportunities until you obtain one or the other.  Funding for American Indians is not based on race or heritage, it is based on CITIZENSHIP in a federally recognized tribe.  While many people may have American Indian heritage, it is only those who are enrolled members of their tribe and have maintained tribal citizenship who are eligible.

Answer 2

You would need to check with your Bureau of Indian Affairs or BIA office.  The BIA education  website is http://www.oiep.bia.edu/  and the locate your regional contact site is http://www.dhs.state.or.us/policy/childw...

Answer 3

All the ones I found you have to be 1/4th.  I have not found any for people who are 1/8th or 1/16th.  Im 1/8th myself and like I said could not find anything.  Im going to talk to the school though, thats prob going to be your best bet.