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ActiveAdministration for Native Americans · 2026

Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance Grant Program

Quick Facts

Agency: Administration for Native Americans
Funding: Varies
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Native American tribal governments and nonprofit organizations.

About This Grant

Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance Grant Program is sponsored by Administration for Native Americans. Supports projects that preserve, protect, and promote Native American languages.

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Opportunity Listing - Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance Agency: Administration for Children and Families - ANA Assistance Listings: 93. 587 -- Promote the Survival and Continuing Vitality of Native American Languages Last Updated: March 14, 2025 View version history on Grants. gov This NOFO has been modified.

Changes have been made to Step 1: Program Description, Step 3: Data Management Plan, and Step 6: Reference Websites. Applicants should use the last updated NOFO in Grants. gov, which is March 14, 2025.

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Administration for Native Americans (ANA) announces that it will be soliciting applications for the Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance program. This program provides funding for projects to support assessments of the status of the native languages in an established community, as well as the planning,...

designing, restoration, and implementing of native language curriculum and education projects to support a community's language preservation goals. Native American communities include American Indian tribes (federally-recognized and non-federally recognized), Native Hawaiians, Alaskan Natives, and Native American Pacific Islanders.

Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3) Other Native American tribal organizations Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3) Federally recognized Native American tribal governments Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §2991b-3 and 45 CFR §1336.

33, eligible applicants under this funding opportunity are: Federally recognized Indian tribes, as recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA); Incorporated non-federally recognized tribes; Incorporated state-recognized Indian tribes; Consortia of Indian tribes; Incorporated non-profit multi-purpose community-based Indian organizations (Including Urban Indian Organizations as defined by 25 U.S.C.

§ 1603(29)); Urban Indian Centers; Native Community Development Financial Institutions (Native CDFIs); Alaska Native villages as defined in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) and/or non-profit village consortia; Non-profit Native organizations in Alaska with village-specific projects; Incorporated non-profit Alaska Native multipurpose, community-based organizations; Non-profit Alaska Native Regional Corporations/Associations in Alaska with village-specific projects; Non-profit Alaska Native community entities or tribal governing bodies (Indian Reorganization Act or Traditional Councils) as recognized by the BIA; Public and non-profit private agencies serving Native Hawaiians; National or regional incorporated, nonprofit, Native American organizations with Native American, community-specific objectives.

Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity.

Faith-based organizations may apply for this award on the same basis as any other organization, as set forth at and, subject to the protections and requirements of 45 CFR Part 87 and 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq. , ACF will not, in the selection of recipients, discriminate against an organization on the basis of the organization's religious character, affiliation, or exercise.

Grantor contact information Carmelia. Strickland@acf. hhs.

gov Carmelia. Strickland@acf. hhs.

gov File name Description Last updated hhs-2025-acf-ana-nl-0112_Revised_Full_Announcement. pdf hhs-2025-acf-ana-nl-0112_Revised Full Announcement. pdf Mar 14, 2025 03:44 PM UTC hhs-2025-acf-ana-nl-0112_Final_design.

pdf hhs-2025-acf-ana-nl-0112 Final design. pdf Jan 14, 2025 07:06 PM UTC Link to additional information https://www. acf.

hhs. gov/ana Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Income security and social services

Eligibility Requirements

Native American tribal governments and nonprofit organizations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance Grant Program?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Native American tribal governments and nonprofit organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

Who funds Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance Grant Program?

Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance Grant Program is funded by Administration for Native Americans. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

How do I apply for Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance Grant Program?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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