Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Administration for Native Americans (ANA), is offering a grant opportunity titled "Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance." This program aims to support projects that assess the status of native languages within communities and develop educational initiatives to enhance language preservation efforts. The funding is crucial for revitalizing Native American languages, which are integral to the cultural heritage of American Indian tribes, Native Hawaiians, Alaskan Natives, and Native American Pacific Islanders. Eligible applicants include federally recognized tribes, nonprofit organizations, and specific institutions serving Native communities, with grants ranging from $100,000 to $900,000. The total estimated funding for this opportunity is $9 million, with a deadline for applications set for April 14, 2025. Interested parties can contact Carmelia Strickland at Carmelia.Strickland@acf.hhs.gov for further information.
Eligible Applicants
Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §2991b-3 and 45 CFR §1336.33, eligible applicants under this funding opportunity are: Federally recognized Indian tribes, as recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA); Incorporated non-federally recognized tribes; Incorporated state-recognized Indian tribes; Consortia of Indian tribes; Incorporated non-profit multi-purpose community-based Indian organizations (Including Urban Indian Organizations as defined by 25 U.S.C. § 1603(29)); Urban Indian Centers; Native Community Development Financial Institutions (Native CDFIs); Alaska Native villages as defined in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) and/or non-profit village consortia; Non-profit Native organizations in Alaska with village-specific projects; Incorporated non-profit Alaska Native multipurpose, community-based organizations; Non-profit Alaska Native Regional Corporations/Associations in Alaska with village-specific projects; Non-profit Alaska Native community entities or tribal governing bodies (Indian Reorganization Act or Traditional Councils) as recognized by the BIA; Public and non-profit private agencies serving Native Hawaiians; National or regional incorporated, nonprofit, Native American organizations with Native American, community-specific objectives. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity. Faith-based organizations may apply for this award on the same basis as any other organization, as set forth at and, subject to the protections and requirements of 45 CFR Part 87 and 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq., ACF will not, in the selection of recipients, discriminate against an organization on the basis of the organization's religious character, affiliation, or exercise.