Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance-Esther Martinez Immersion
This grant funds community-based projects that preserve Native American languages through immersion programs for young children or school-age students, supporting language nests and survival schools.
Funder: Administration for Children and Families - ANA
Due Dates: August 7, 2026 (electronic submission, 11:59 p.m. ET) | August 7, 2026 (paper, with exemption, 4:30 p.m. ET)
Funding Amounts: $100,000–$900,000 per award (up to 5 years); total program funding $4.5M; ~6 awards expected
Summary: Supports community-based projects for Native American language immersion through language nests or survival schools to preserve and revitalize Native languages.
Key Information: 20% cost share required (waivers possible for certain territories); must certify 3+ years' immersion program experience.
Description
This opportunity funds projects that promote the survival and continued vitality of Native American languages through immersion-based educational programs. Grants support either Native American Language Nests (for young children and families) or Native American Survival Schools (for school-age students), both requiring at least 500 hours of language immersion annually. The program aims to sustain and revitalize Native languages by supporting community-driven, site-based educational initiatives that foster fluency and cultural preservation.
