American Indian Language Revitalization - State Grant
Forecasted
American Indian Language Revitalization - State Grant supports Wisconsin educational agencies working with tribal education authorities to fund language instruction that strengthens student engagement and learning.
Funder: Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $35,000 per award projected; consortium awards may exceed this amount
Summary: Annual grants support instruction in Wisconsin tribal languages through educational programs developed with tribal education authorities.
Key Information: Applicants must work in conjunction with a tribal education authority.
Description
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) awards competitive, annual grants to support innovative and effective instruction in one or more American Indian languages. The program recognizes the importance of these languages to student engagement and academic achievement. Eligible educational agencies work with a tribal education authority to offer language instruction as part of a curriculum or co-curricular program.
Grant-supported activities may include curriculum development, assessment tools, professional development, instructional delivery, language-focused parent and community engagement, and program evaluation. These activities help programs build teaching resources, connect language learning with families and communities, and strengthen instruction.
