[Endangered Language Fund](http://www.endangeredlanguagefund.org)

October 2026 | November 2026 | November 2026

Up to $20,000 for a one-year project; minimum request $250.

Supports documentation and revitalization of Native American languages spoken by tribes encountered by the Lewis and Clark Expedition, including scholarships for related academic work.

Grant is only open to eligible tribes and languages; see official lists for details.

--- ## Description The Native Voices Endowment, administered by the Endangered Language Fund, provides grants to support the documentation, preservation, and revitalization of Native American languages spoken by tribes that came into contact with the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1803–1806). The program funds projects such as language education programs, documentation and recording, curriculum development, and scholarships for academic study or Master/Apprentice programs. The initiative is designed to ensure the continued vitality of these languages for future generations and is funded through proceeds from the sale of the Lewis and Clark 2004 Commemorative Coin. --- ## Due Dates - October 2026 (anticipated/projected) - November 2026 (anticipated/projected, based on previous cycles) - November 2026 (anticipated/projected, based on previous cycles) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Minimum request: $250 - Maximum request: $20,000 per project - Grant period: One year --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be: - Enrolled members of eligible Native American tribes or employees of tribal colleges - Tribal government language programs, community language programs, or tribal schools/colleges - Tribes and languages must be on the official eligibility lists: - [Eligible Tribes](http://www.endangeredlanguagefund.org/nve_tribes.html) - [Eligible Languages](http://www.endangeredlanguagefund.org/nve_lang.html) - Previous awardees must have submitted approved final reports before reapplying - Only one proposal per primary project manager per cycle --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through the [Native Voices Endowment application portal](http://www.endangeredlanguagefund.org/native-voices-endowment.html); emailed applications are not accepted - Required materials: - Project description (2–5 pages) - Itemized budget and justification - Supporting letters/resolutions (e.g., from tribal council, mentors, or academic institutions) - Statement of ethical approval from the appropriate tribal group or IRB (if applicable) - Proof of registration (for academic study proposals) - List of speakers (for documentation projects) - All materials must be submitted as PDFs - Receipt of proposal will be automatically acknowledged upon submission - Final narrative and budget reports required upon project completion --- ## Additional Information - Eligible expenses: salaries (including for teachers, elders, mentors), equipment, supplies, consultant fees, travel, publication costs - Indirect and general operating expenses are not eligible - If the primary project manager leaves, equipment purchased reverts to the tribe - Past RFPs and recipient lists are available for reference on the program website --- ## External Links - [Native Voices Endowment program page](http://www.endangeredlanguagefund.org/native-voices-endowment.html) - [Eligible Tribes List](http://www.endangeredlanguagefund.org/nve_tribes.html) - [Eligible Languages List](http://www.endangeredlanguagefund.org/nve_lang.html) - [Recent and past awardees](http://www.endangeredlanguagefund.org/native-voices-endowment.html) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |--------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Email | elf@haskins.yale.edu | | Phone | 203-865-6163 x 265 | | Mailing Address | Endangered Language Fund, 300 George Street, Suite 900, New Haven, CT 06511, USA | | Program Page | [http://www.endangeredlanguagefund.org/native-voices-endowment.html](http://www.endangeredlanguagefund.org/native-voices-endowment.html) | ---

Native Voices Endowment

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