If you are preparing an application for the Native Voices Endowment, please note a few updated submission requirements. All application materials must now be submitted in PDF format. You will also need to provide specific supporting documents based on your project type, such as an instructor confirmation for academic study or a mentor commitment letter for mentor-apprentice programs.
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.