Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance
ID: 349742Type: 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

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/349742

Additional Information

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

    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 fund projects that assess the status of native languages within communities and support the planning, design, restoration, and implementation of language curriculum and education initiatives to achieve language preservation goals. The funding is particularly significant for federally recognized Indian tribes, non-federally recognized tribes, and various Native organizations, with an estimated total program funding of $4 million and individual awards ranging from $100,000 to $900,000. Interested applicants must submit their proposals electronically by May 22, 2024, and can reach out to Carmelia Strickland at Carmelia.Strickland@acf.hhs.gov for further information.

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