Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- HHS-2026-ACF-ANA-NL-0117
- Agency
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Administration for Children and Families
Department of Health and Human Services
- Applications due
- Award size
- $100,000 to $900,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Income Security and Social Services
- Eligible applicants
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- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Other
- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- Points of contact
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- Carmelia Strickland carmelia.strickland@acf.hhs.gov
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Administration for Native Americans (ANA) is soliciting applications for the Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance program with an application deadline of August 7, 2026. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Indian tribes, non-federally recognized tribal organizations, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Alaska Native villages and organizations, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander organizations, and other community-based organizations serving Native American communities. Applicants must contribute 20 percent cost-sharing.
ANA will award approximately $10 million across approximately 12 awards. Individual awards range from a minimum of $100,000 to a maximum of $900,000, with project-duration-based ceilings: $300,000 for 12-month projects, $600,000 for 24-month projects, and $900,000 for 36-month projects. All federal funds are awarded at project start as full funding. The expected project start date is September 30, 2026.
The program funds projects supporting assessments of native language status in established communities, as well as planning, designing, restoration, and implementation of native language curriculum and education projects. Eligible communities include American Indian tribes (federally recognized and non-federally recognized), Native Hawaiians, Alaska Natives, and Native American Pacific Islanders.
Applications are reviewed on merit using five criteria: purpose and need (19 points), approach (56 points), organizational capacity and oversight (15 points), budget (10 points), and alignment with ACF priorities (10 points). Applicants must demonstrate community representation on governing bodies and submit applications through Grants.gov, limited to 150 pages. Applicants will receive approval or disapproval decisions approximately 120 days after application receipt. The Assistance Listing number is 93.587.
Synopsis
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.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Full Announcement hhs-2026-acf-ana-nl-0117.pdf |
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