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 (Anticipated): June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $100,000–$900,000 per award; approx. $10 million total program funding; up to 12 awards expected
Summary: Supports projects for the preservation, maintenance, and revitalization of Native American languages through curriculum development, assessment, and community-based initiatives.
Key Information: Cost sharing or matching is required; eligibility limited to Native-serving and Native-led organizations.
Description
This program, administered by the Administration for Native Americans (ANA), provides funding to support the preservation, maintenance, and revitalization of Native American languages. Grants are awarded for activities such as assessing the current status of native languages, planning and implementing language curriculum, and developing community-based language education programs. The initiative aims to strengthen cultural identity and promote self-sufficiency among Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and Native Pacific Islander communities by ensuring the survival and continuing vitality of their languages.
