[Foundation for Endangered Languages](https://www.ogmios.org/grants)

December 31, 2025 (full application)

Up to US $1,000 per project; smaller requests may have a higher chance of funding.

Supports projects worldwide that promote the revitalisation and use of endangered languages.

Applicants must be FEL members through the end of 2026 to apply.

--- ## Description The Foundation for Endangered Languages (FEL) offers annual grants to support, enable, or assist the use of endangered languages worldwide. The program prioritizes projects focused on language revitalisation and community use, reflecting FEL’s commitment to linguistic diversity and cultural heritage. Since 2007, over 40 projects have received support, ranging from documentation to community-based initiatives. Applicants are encouraged to propose projects that directly impact the use or revitalisation of endangered languages, especially those engaging local communities. --- ## Due Dates - December 31, 2025: Deadline for submission (full application) - Announcement of results: February 28, 2026 --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award per project: Up to US $1,000 - Proposals for smaller amounts may have a better chance of being funded. - In the 2024–25 cycle, six grants totaling US $5,800 were awarded. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be FEL members with membership valid through the end of 2026. - Membership is open to individuals worldwide; join or renew before applying. - Projects must focus on the revitalisation, preservation, or community use of endangered languages. - Previous FEL grant recipients within the last three years may be ineligible (refer to annual call for specific restrictions). --- ## Application Process - Download and review the following documents for the 2025–26 round: - [Call for Proposals (.docx)](https://www.ogmios.org/grants/FEL2026CallForProposals.docx) - [Guidance Notes (.docx)](https://www.ogmios.org/grants/FEL2026Guidance.docx) - [Application Form (.docx)](https://www.ogmios.org/grants/FEL2026ApplicationForm.docx) - [Case for Support (.docx)](https://www.ogmios.org/grants/FEL2026Caseforsupport.docx) - Submit the completed application by December 31, 2025. - Ensure FEL membership is valid through December 2026; [join or renew here](https://www.ogmios.org/membership). - If unsure about membership status, [check here](https://vonweber.nl/fel/checkmembership.html). - Results will be announced by February 28, 2026. --- ## Additional Information - Priority is given to projects that focus on revitalisation and/or support the use of endangered languages within their communities. - The program is open to projects worldwide, not limited by geography or nationality. - See [supported projects](https://www.ogmios.org/grants/reports/index.php) for examples of past grantees. --- ## External Links - [FEL Grants Program Page](https://www.ogmios.org/grants/index.php) - [FEL Membership Information](https://www.ogmios.org/membership/index.php) - [Supported Projects Archive](https://www.ogmios.org/grants/reports/index.php) - [Contact FEL](https://www.ogmios.org/contact/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |----------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Email | nicholas@ostler.net | | Phone | +44 1488 208563 | | Mailing Address | 129 High Street, Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0DL, UK | | Contact Form | [FEL Contact Page](https://www.ogmios.org/contact/) |

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