[Endangered Language Fund](http://www.endangeredlanguagefund.org)

March 14, 2025 (letters of support deadline) | April 3, 2026 (full application deadline)

Typical grant: ~$2,000 (USD) for a one-year project; special funding available for phonetic/archival projects.

Supports global efforts to document and revitalize endangered languages, emphasizing archiving, training, and phonetic research.

Letters of support must be uploaded by March 14, 2025 via the online portal.

--- ## Description The program funds projects worldwide that document, archive, and revitalize endangered languages. It is open to both community members and researchers, supporting a range of initiatives—from fieldwork and creating language resources to archiving materials and attending training workshops. Special consideration and additional funding are available for proposals with a systematic phonetic documentation component or those focusing on language archiving. --- ## Due Dates - March 14, 2025: Deadline for all required letters of support to be uploaded in the online application portal. - April 3, 2026: Full application submission deadline via the Grants Management System. --- ## Funding Amount - Awards are typically around $2,000 (USD) for a one-year project. - Special funding is available for: - Projects with a phonetic component (especially systematic phonetic documentation). - Archival initiatives (creation, depositing, or accessing language archives; training in archiving). - No overhead or indirect costs are allowed. --- ## Eligibility - Open to community members and researchers from any country. - Applicants from Native American tribes eligible for the [Native Voices Endowment](http://www.endangeredlanguagefund.org/native-voices-endowment.html) are not eligible for this grant. - No academic degree required, but applicants must demonstrate capacity to achieve proposed goals. - Projects must focus on endangered language documentation, revitalization, or archiving. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted via the [online Grants Management System](https://mc.miamioh.edu/grant-management/GrantApps). - Required materials: - Project description (2–4 pages, single-spaced). - Budget (itemized, in USD; no indirect/overhead costs). - Letters of support (required if applicant is not from the community, and for archival projects). - IRB or community review status, if relevant. - Letters of support must be requested via the online system and uploaded by recommenders by March 14, 2025. - Applicants cannot upload letters themselves; plan ahead to ensure timely submission. - Confirmation email will be sent upon successful submission. --- ## Additional Information - The MKARL Fund provides expanded opportunities for archival-focused proposals. - Co-funding from the International Phonetic Association is available for projects with a strong phonetic documentation element. - For projects archiving materials at an institution, a letter of archival support is required. --- ## External Links - [Program Page: Language Legacies](http://www.endangeredlanguagefund.org/language-legacies.html) - [2026 RFP Application Guidelines (PDF)](http://www.endangeredlanguagefund.org/uploads/7/2/8/7/72876547/ll_2026_instructions.pdf) - [Grants Management System (Apply Here)](https://mc.miamioh.edu/grant-management/GrantApps) - [Native Voices Endowment Information](http://www.endangeredlanguagefund.org/native-voices-endowment.html) - [Past Recipients & Projects](http://www.endangeredlanguagefund.org/language-legacies.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | Address | |-----------------------------|-----------------------------------------|---------------------|-------------------------------------------------------| | Endangered Language Fund | elf@haskins.yale.edu | +1 203-865-6163 x265| 300 George Street, Suite 900, New Haven, CT 06511, USA|

Language Legacies

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