[U.S. National Science Foundation](https://www.nsf.gov)

September 15, 2026 | February 15, 2027

Up to $450,000 per award for 1–3 years; ~$4.8M total program funding; 20–25 awards expected.

Supports research, documentation, and infrastructure-building for endangered human languages, including fieldwork, data archiving, and computational tools.

--- ## Description This program, jointly supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), funds projects that develop and advance knowledge concerning dynamic language infrastructure in the context of endangered human languages—languages that are both understudied and at risk of falling out of use. The initiative seeks to address the urgent need for documentation and analysis of endangered languages, leveraging advances in human-language technology to build computational infrastructure and support data management, archiving, and the training of the next generation of researchers. Supported activities include digital recording, documentation, analysis, and archiving of language data, as well as the preparation of lexicons, grammars, text samples, and databases. Projects may focus on fieldwork, infrastructure development, computational methods, or interdisciplinary approaches. --- ## Due Dates - October 14, 2022 - February 15, 2023 - September 15, 2023 - September 15, 2026 (Full proposal target date; senior research and conference proposals; recurring annually) - February 15, 2027 (Full proposal target date; recurring annually) Only future dates (after 2026-03-06) are prioritized here due to the number of due dates. --- ## Funding Amount - Typical award: Up to $450,000 per project for a duration of 1 to 3 years. - Estimated total program funding: $4,800,000. - Expected number of awards: 20–25 per cycle. - No cost sharing or matching required. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible applicants:** - U.S.-based accredited two- and four-year Institutions of Higher Education (including community colleges). - Non-profit, non-academic organizations (e.g., museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies) associated with educational or research activities. - Tribal organizations and other American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian serving organizations. - **PI Eligibility:** No program-specific restrictions; however, an individual may be listed as PI or co-PI on only one Senior Research proposal per review cycle (not applicable to conference/workshop proposals). - **For-profit organizations:** Not eligible to apply, but personnel may participate as co-investigators. --- ## Application Process - Proposals must be submitted via [Research.gov](https://www.research.gov) or [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov). - Letters of intent and preliminary proposals are not required. - Full proposals must follow the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide ([PAPPG](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1)) and the specific requirements of [NSF Solicitation 22-615](http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf22615). - Conference proposals should be submitted at least one year in advance of the event. - Required documents include a Data Management Plan and a statement of consultation with relevant speech communities. - For collaborative proposals, all must be submitted via Research.gov. --- ## Additional Information - Fellowship support is available through a separate [NEH funding opportunity](https://www.neh.gov/program/dli-del-fellowships). - Projects must emphasize documentation, not language revitalization or expansion of language use. - Data generated must be publicly accessible with minimal restrictions for non-commercial, educational purposes. - The vast majority of project data should be archived in a stable, ISO-compliant repository. - Proposals are evaluated based on intellectual merit and broader impacts, with additional review criteria specific to the urgency and significance of the language(s) to be documented. --- ## External Links - [NSF Program Solicitation 22-615](http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf22615) - [NSF Program Page](https://www.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/dli-del-nsf-dynamic-language-infrastructure-neh-documenting) - [Apply via Grants.gov](https://apply07.grants.gov/apply/jsf/workspace/createWorkspace.faces?activityID=CreateWorkspace&cleanSession=1&oppId=342475) - [NSF PAPPG](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1) - [NEH DLI-DEL Fellowships](https://www.neh.gov/program/dli-del-fellowships) --- ## Contact Information | Role/Area | Name/Email | Phone | |--------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|--------------------| | Program Director | Wilson de Lima Silva ([widelima@nsf.gov](mailto:widelima@nsf.gov)) | (703) 292-7096 | | Business Operations | Kenyatta Johnson ([kenjohns@nsf.gov](mailto:kenjohns@nsf.gov)) | (703) 292-4850 | | Grants.gov Support | [grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov](mailto:grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov) | 1-800-518-4726 | | NSF Info Center | [info@nsf.gov](mailto:info@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-5111 | ---

NSF Dynamic Language Infrastructure - NEH Documenting Endangered Languages

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