Economic Advancement Grants for Local Empowerment (EAGLE)
This grant funds Native communities to boost economic growth, job creation, and cultural resilience through business projects in agriculture, AI, energy, workforce, and community-led solutions.
Funder: Administration for Children and Families - ANA
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $300,000–$1,000,000 per award; up to 3 years; ~$24M total funding; ~31 awards expected
Summary: Supports economic advancement and cultural success for Native communities through business creation in regenerative agriculture, AI, energy sovereignty, and workforce development.
Key Information: Cost sharing/matching required; eligibility limited to Native organizations and tribal entities.
Description
This forecasted opportunity from the Administration for Native Americans (ANA) will support projects that foster socioeconomic and cultural success for Native communities. The program funds initiatives in areas such as regenerative agriculture, artificial intelligence, tribal energy sovereignty, and human capital development. Program Areas (PAs) include:
- Seventh-Generation Greenhouses (food production and local enterprise)
- Microgrids (energy reliability and independence)
- Welders to Elders (workforce development and community resilience)
- Tradition in Action—A Native Elder Program (cultural education and intergenerational leadership)
- Indigenous Designs to Empower and Advance Self-Determination (IDEAS; community-designed solutions to priority needs)
The primary goals are to build Native capacity, enhance employability, foster sustainable economic growth, and accelerate economic development through community-driven solutions.
