Native Voices Endowment
This grant funds documentation, revitalization, and academic study of Native American languages spoken by tribes encountered by the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Funder: Endangered Language Fund
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026
Funding Amounts: $250–$20,000 per project; 1-year grant period
Summary: Supports documentation, revitalization, and academic study of Native American languages spoken by tribes encountered by the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Key Information: Applicants must be enrolled members or employees of eligible tribes or tribal colleges/programs.
Description
The Native Voices Endowment, administered by the Endangered Language Fund, provides competitive grants to support the documentation and revitalization of Native American languages spoken by tribes that had contact with the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1803–1806). Funded by revenues from the U.S. Mint's Lewis and Clark Commemorative Coin, the program enables a variety of projects, including language documentation, revitalization initiatives, academic scholarships in linguistics or Native languages, and Master/Apprentice programs. The endowment aims to preserve and strengthen the linguistic heritage of eligible tribes through targeted financial support for both community and individual efforts.
