Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance-Esther Martinez Immersion
ID: 350187Type: 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/350187

Additional Information

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

    The Administration for Children and Families - Administration for Native Americans (ACF-ANA) is soliciting applications for the Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance - Esther Martinez Immersion (EMI) program, aimed at funding 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, and various non-profit organizations serving Native communities, with a focus on establishing either Native American Language Nests or Survival Schools as defined by the Esther Martinez Native American Languages Preservation Act. The total estimated program funding is $1 million, with individual awards ranging from $100,000 to $900,000, and applications must be submitted electronically by May 22, 2024, to be considered. For further details, interested parties can contact Carmelia Strickland at Carmelia.Strickland@acf.hhs.gov or visit the ACF website at https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ana.

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