Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance

Posted

Administration for Children and Families - ANA

Description

The Administration for Native Americans (ANA) will be soliciting applications for the Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance program. This program funds for projects to support assessments of the status of native languages in established communities. In addition, it funds planning, designing, restoration, and implementing of native language curriculum and education projects to support a community's language preservation goals. Native American communities include American Indian tribes (federally-recognized and non-federally recognized), Native Hawaiians, Alaskan Natives, and Native American Pacific Islanders.

Who can apply

  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
  • Others

Contact

Carmelia Strickland<br/>Carmelia.Strickland@acf.hhs.gov
Carmelia.Strickland@acf.hhs.gov

Key dates & funding
  • PostedJul 8, 2026
  • ClosesAug 7, 2026
  • Award floor$100,000
  • Award ceiling$900,000
  • Program funding$10,000,000
  • Expected awards12
  • CFDA93.587

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