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

Additional Information

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

    The Administration for Children and Families, through the Administration for Native Americans, is offering 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 American languages through immersion instruction. Eligible applicants include federally recognized tribes, incorporated non-federally recognized tribes, various Native organizations, and educational institutions, all of which must demonstrate experience in operating language immersion programs and commit to providing at least 500 hours of instruction annually. With an estimated total program funding of $6 million, the program anticipates awarding approximately seven grants, with individual awards ranging from $100,000 to $900,000. Applications are due by April 14, 2025, and interested parties can reach out to Carmelia Strickland at Carmelia.Strickland@acf.hhs.gov for further information.

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    The Administration for Native Americans (ANA) is offering a funding opportunity through the Esther Martinez Immersion (EMI) program for projects that promote the preservation and vitality of Native American languages through immersion instruction. Applications are due by April 14, 2025, with project start dates anticipated for July 1, 2025. Eligible applicants include various Native organizations, tribes, and educational institutions. The funding, amounting to $3 million, will support 4 grants, with minimum and maximum awards between $100,000 and $900,000. Applicants must demonstrate at least three years of experience operating a language immersion program and commit to providing a minimum of 500 hours of language immersion instruction annually for school-age children. The program emphasizes community participation, requiring detailed project narratives, robust implementation plans, and a clear connection to community needs. Applicants must also provide assurance of community representation on their boards. The application includes rigorous review criteria focusing on project design, organizational capacity, budgeting, and potential community outcomes. Overall, the EMI program aims to empower Native communities through effective language preservation initiatives, with an emphasis on sustainable practices and measurable impact.
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