2027 Dakota and Ojibwe Language Revitalization Grant is sponsored by Minnesota Indian Affairs Council. Provides grants to preserve Dakota and Ojibwe languages and support education and immersion programs.

**Minnesota Indian Affairs Council 2027 Dakota and Ojibwe Language Revitalization Grant According to the language set forth in the 2025 Minnesota Session Laws, 94th Legislature, Chapter 36, Article 4, Sec. 9, funds were allocated for the Indian Affairs Council to provide grants to preserve Dakota and Ojibwe Indian language and to foster education programs and immersion programs in Dakota and Ojibwe language.

There is $498,750 available for one-year competitive language grants. All thorough and complete applications must be submitted to and received by email toKeegan. Flaharty@State.

mn. us-**no later than 3:30 p. m.

on July 8, 2026. **No late proposals will be considered. The Dakota and Ojibwe Language Revitalization Grant program, which funds revitalization of Minnesota’s first languages, is underwritten by an appropriation from the state’s Legacy Fund Amendment,MN Legacy Fund Amendment Information.

The eligible project areas are intentionally broad and somewhat flexible to allow creativity and innovation with intent that a diverse array of projects can be funded. Recognized educational institutions in Minnesota, and 510 (C)(3) non-profits located in the State of Minnesota and currently registered with the Secretary of State’s office are strongly encouraged to apply. Please submit any questions via email tokeegan.

flaharty@state. mn. usby June 24, 2026.

All responses will be posted on MIAC website in the next few business days. Please no phone calls. To view the RFP documents: ·[](https://mn.

gov/indian-affairs/assets/MIAC%202027%20RFP%20Final_tcm1193-749739. pdf "MIAC 2027 RFP Final")For competitive language grant RFP click here **Grant Reviewer Application** ##### **Question and Responses:** ###### **Since Tribal Nations are not for-profit or nonprofit entities, do Exhibits E–G apply to Tribal Nations, or would it be acceptable to mark those exhibits as "Not Applicable"?

Additionally, regarding Exhibit D, I understand the requirement relates to suspension and debarment status; however, I am unsure what documentation Tribal Nations would be expected to provide to demonstrate compliance. Could you clarify what documentation, if any, is required for Tribal Nations to satisfy this requirement? ** _Tribal Nations should still complete Exhibit D.

The exhibit is essentially a certification that the applicant is not suspended or debarred and is in good standing. I am unaware of any tribal nation not being in good standing with the state but I should clarify that I have not researched that to verify. I agree that Exhibits E–G do not appear to apply to Tribal Nations and could be marked as "Not Applicable."

_ ###### **A collaborative workgroup is developing literacy resources for early elementary students that incorporate Dakota and Ojibwe cultural content and language learning opportunities. Would a project of this nature be eligible for funding under the Dakota and Ojibwe Language Competitive Grant, particularly within the "other innovative projects" category?

If so, are there any aspects of the proposed project that applicants should consider when determining eligibility or preparing an application? ** _Thank you for your question. _ _Due to my role as a neutral party in the RFP process, I am unable to provide guidance on whether a specific project would be competitive for funding or advise applicants on the likelihood of receiving an award.

To ensure a fair and consistent process for all applicants, determinations regarding the appropriateness or competitiveness of proposed projects are made by the reviewers during the application review process rather than by staff. I encourage you to review the RFP eligibility requirements for a baseline ability to apply.

_ _It’s probably not the answer you were looking for but unfortunately that is all I can really advise on at this time. _ ###### **In the section that says, "Certification that the entity is not suspended or debarred by the State of Minnesota or the federal government. " What kind of certification would this be?

** _I believe the section you are referring to is exhibit D. Your organization only needs to sign the document verifying that you are not disbarred. _ ###### **On page 8 under the “Additional Instructions” section, one bullet point says “include the program name….

” – does Program Name refer to what the RFP is called, or our organization name? Just trying to clarify. **