Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance-Esther Martinez Immersion
Department of Health and Human Services
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 leas
Funding
Award size
$100K – $1M
Award ceiling
900000
Type
Grant
Dates
Deadline
Closing this week
Posted
07/08/2026
Closes
2026-08-07
Eligibility
Eligibility
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationOthers (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Program
Funding area
Income Security and Social Services - ISS
Opportunity #
HHS-2026-ACF-ANA-NB-0116
Source
Status
Open
Market
Government
Level
Federal
Source
Grants.gov