Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance
Administration for Children and Families - ANA
About This Grant
<p style="margin-left:.5in;">The Administration for Native Americans (ANA) will be soliciting applications for the Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance program. This program funds for projects to support assessments of the status of native languages in established communities. In addition, it funds 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.</p>
Grant Summary
Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance is a Administration for Children and Families - ANA grant providing $100K to $900K for nonprofit, tribal government. Applications are due 2026-07-01 (closing in 10 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
- 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 for awards under this funding opportunity.
How to Apply
$100K–$900K
2026-07-01
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance from Administration for Children and Families - ANA, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 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.
- 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: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance?
Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance is offered by Administration for Children and Families - ANA and is generally open to nonprofit, 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 provide?
Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance 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 deadline?
Applications for Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance 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?
To apply for Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance, 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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