Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance
Department of Health and Human Services
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.
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
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationNonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationNative American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Program
Funding area
Income Security and Social Services - ISS
Opportunity #
HHS-2026-ACF-ANA-NL-0117
Source
Status
Open
Market
Government
Level
Federal
Source
Grants.gov