Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance-Esther Martinez Immersion
ID: 355562Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

Administration for Children and Families - ANA (HHS-ACF-ANA)

Award Range

$100K - $900K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355562

Additional Information

https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ana
Timeline
    Description

    The Administration for Children and Families - Administration for Native Americans (ACF-ANA) is forecasting a grant opportunity titled "Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance - Esther Martinez Immersion" aimed at supporting community-based projects that promote the vitality of Native languages through immersion-based instruction. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Indian tribes, incorporated non-federally recognized tribes, non-profit organizations, and educational institutions serving Native populations, with a focus on establishing Language Nests and Survival Schools as defined by the Esther Martinez Native American Languages Preservation Act. The total estimated program funding is $6 million, with awards ranging from $100,000 to $900,000, and the application period is expected to open on January 13, 2025, closing on April 14, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Carmelia Strickland at Carmelia.Strickland@acf.hhs.gov or by phone at (202) 401-6741.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Carmelia Strickland
    (202) 401-6741
    Carmelia.Strickland@acf.hhs.gov
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