[Endangered Languages Documentation Programme](https://www.eldp.net)

March 2026 (annual application deadline, projected)

No fixed limit; awards typically support comprehensive documentation projects for up to three years.

Supports qualified linguists to document endangered languages worldwide, prioritizing urgent and well-justified projects with strong methodology and institutional backing.

--- ## Description The Documentation Grants from the Endangered Languages Documentation Programme (ELDP) provide funding to support the linguistic documentation of endangered languages around the world. The program aims to create comprehensive and open-access documentary collections, ensuring that languages at risk of disappearing are preserved for future generations. Projects funded under this grant must focus on documentation (not revitalization) and are evaluated based on urgency, potential contribution to language documentation, applicant qualifications, project feasibility, methodology, equipment justification, ethical considerations, archiving plans, and evidence of institutional support. --- ## Due Dates - March 2026 (anticipated/projected, annual application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - No fixed upper funding limit; awards are sized according to project needs. - Typical projects are funded for up to three years. - Funding covers costs necessary for fieldwork, documentation, equipment, archiving, and related activities. --- ## Eligibility - Open to individuals with qualifications in linguistic language documentation. - No restrictions on applicant nationality or the location of the host institution. - Applicants must be affiliated with a registered host institution (e.g., a university) that has experience administering grants. - The program does not fund revitalization projects—only documentation. - Applicants should demonstrate experience in modern linguistic language documentation. - Institutional support and a clear plan for open-access archiving are required. --- ## Application Process - One grant cycle per year; application is via an online form. - Information packs for each grant type are available when the cycle opens. - Applications are reviewed by an international panel of experts and independent reviewers. - Key evaluation criteria include: - Degree of language endangerment and documentation urgency - Project goals and feasibility - Applicant’s training and preparation - Methodology and equipment justification - Ethical considerations and archiving plans - Institutional support --- ## Additional Information - All funded documentary collections must be made openly accessible, typically via the [Endangered Languages Archive (ELAR)](https://www.elararchive.org/). - For details on grant types and guidance, see: - [Grant Type Descriptions (PDF)](https://optimyapp-public.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/s4gibzbop061/ELDP_GrantTypeDescriptions.pdf) - [Guidance for Applicants](https://grants.eldp.net/en/) --- ## External Links - [Documentation Grants Program Page](https://www.eldp.net/en/our+grants/documentation+grants/) - [Endangered Languages Documentation Programme (ELDP) Home](https://www.eldp.net) - [Contact ELDP](https://www.eldp.net/en/about+us/contact/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Webpage | |----------------------|----------------------|------------------------------------------------------| | ELDP Grants Team | eldp@eldp.net | [Contact Form](https://www.eldp.net/en/about+us/contact/) |

Documentation Grants - Endangered Languages Documentation Programme

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