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Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance-Esther Martinez Immersion

Administration for Children and Families - ANA

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Closing in 10 daysLast verified: 2026-06-19

About This Grant

The Administration for Native Americans will be soliciting applications for the Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance - Esther Martinez Immersion program (EMI). The program funds community-based projects that ensure continuing vitality of Native languages through immersion-based instruction. Programs funded under EMI must meet the requirements for either a Native American Language Nest, or a Native American Survival School. As defined by Esther Martinez Native American Languages Preservation Act (42 U.S.C. 2991b-3(b)(7)), Language Nests are "site-based educational programs that- (i) provide instruction and child care through the use of a Native American language for at least 5 children under the age of 7 for an average of at least 500 hours per year per student," and Native American Survival Schools are "site-based educational programs for school-age students that- (i) provide an average of at least 500 hours of instruction through the use of 1 or more Native American languages for at least 10 students for whom a Native American language survival school is their principal place of instruction."

Grant Summary

Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance-Esther Martinez Immersion is a Administration for Children and Families - ANA grant providing $100K to $900K for tribal government. Applications are due 2026-07-01 (closing in 10 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

social services

Eligibility

tribal government

How to Apply

Funding Range

$100K$900K

Deadline

2026-07-01

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance-Esther Martinez Immersion from Administration for Children and Families - ANA, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Administration for Children and Families - ANA before the deadline.
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Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance-Esther Martinez Immersion: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance-Esther Martinez Immersion?

Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance-Esther Martinez Immersion is offered by Administration for Children and Families - ANA and is generally open to tribal government. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance-Esther Martinez Immersion provide?

Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance-Esther Martinez Immersion provides between $100K and $900K per award from Administration for Children and Families - ANA. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance-Esther Martinez Immersion deadline?

Applications for Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance-Esther Martinez Immersion are due 2026-07-01 (closing in 10 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Administration for Children and Families - ANA, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.

How do you apply for the Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance-Esther Martinez Immersion?

To apply for Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance-Esther Martinez Immersion, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Administration for Children and Families - ANA.

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