[Administration for Children and Families - ANA](https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ana)

August 2026 (application deadline, projected)

$3,100,000 total; one award; 36-month project period

Supports a national center to provide training and technical assistance that builds capacity and sustainability for Native American community projects.

--- ## Description This opportunity will fund a National Center for Native Training and Technical Assistance to serve as the primary provider of training and technical assistance (TTA) for the Administration for Native Americans (ANA). The Center's mission is to strengthen the capacity of ANA applicants and grantees—spanning tribes, Native American communities, and their partners—to plan, develop, implement, and sustain community-driven projects. These projects should align with ANA’s goals of supporting Native American self-sufficiency, economic development, and cultural preservation. The Center will deliver innovative, accessible TTA (virtually and in-person), help communities leverage additional resources, ensure compliance with federal requirements, and collect data to measure and improve TTA outcomes and project success. The project period is 36 months, structured as three 12-month budget periods. --- ## Due Dates - August 2026 (anticipated/projected application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Total funding available: $3,100,000 - Number of awards: 1 - Project period: 36 months (three 12-month budget periods) - No cost sharing or matching required --- ## Eligibility - Eligibility is unrestricted, except for individuals and foreign entities, which are not eligible. - Eligible applicants include: - State, county, city, or township governments - Special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and tribal organizations (other than federally recognized) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Nonprofits (with or without 501(c)(3) status, except institutions of higher education) - Private institutions of higher education - For-profit organizations (including small businesses) - Faith-based and community organizations meeting eligibility requirements --- ## Application Process - Application materials and official announcement will be posted on [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361960) closer to the anticipated deadline. - Prepare to demonstrate capacity to deliver national-scale TTA, experience working with Native American communities, and ability to collect and analyze program data. - Monitor the [ANA program page](https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ana) for updates and final application instructions. --- ## Additional Information - The Center is expected to provide both virtual and in-person TTA using innovative and user-friendly approaches. - Focus on capacity building, sustainability, and compliance for ANA grantees and applicants. - Data collection and evaluation are key components to improve service delivery and project outcomes. --- ## External Links - [Funder Home Page](https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ana) - [Grant Forecast on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361960) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Email | Phone | |-------------------|-----------------------------------|-----------------| | Jessi Pore, ANA | [anacomments@acf.hhs.gov](mailto:anacomments@acf.hhs.gov) | 1-833-262-4636 |

National Center for Native Training and Technical Assistance (the Center)

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