Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance
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
| Agency | Administration for Children and Families - ANA |
|---|---|
| Status | Forecasted |
| Opportunity number | HHS-2026-ACF-ANA-NL-0117 |
| Posted date | 04/02/2026 |
| Award ceiling | 900,000 |
| Award floor | 100,000 |
| Estimated total funding | 10,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 12 |
| Who can apply | Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §2991b-3 and 45 CFR §1336.33, eligible applicants under this funding opportunity are: Federally recognized Indian tribes, as recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA); Incorporated non-federally recognized tribes; Incorporated state-recognized Indian tribes; Consortia of Indian tribes; Incorporated non-profit multi-purpose community-based Indian organizations (Including Urban Indian Organizations as defined by 25 U.S.C. § 1603(29)); Urban Indian Center |
| Assistance Listing (CFDA) | 93.587 |
| 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. |
| Agency contact | Carmelia.Strickland@acf.hhs.gov |
| Official listing | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361743 |