Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance
This grant funds Native American communities to assess, plan, and implement projects for preserving and revitalizing their native languages through education and curriculum development.
Funder: Administration for Children and Families - ANA
Due Dates: August 7, 2026 (Full application, 11:59 p.m. ET)
Funding Amounts: $100,000–$900,000 per award (up to 3 years); total program funding $10,000,000; ~12 awards
Summary: Supports community-driven projects to preserve and revitalize Native American languages through curriculum, education, and language materials development.
Key Information: 20% cost sharing required (waivers possible for eligible insular areas); strict eligibility and documentation rules apply.
Description
This funding opportunity supports community-based projects aimed at preserving and maintaining Native American languages. The program is designed to help Native American communities—including American Indian tribes (federally and non-federally recognized), Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Native American Pacific Islanders—assess language status, plan and implement language curricula, develop educational materials, and promote language revitalization activities. Projects funded may include language instruction, teacher training, development of learning materials, intergenerational language transfer, and technology-based language tools. The program emphasizes community-driven solutions with a clear plan for sustainability and measurable outcomes.
