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HCN Grants Est. 2026
No. HHS-2026-ACF-ANA-NL-0117 · Administration for Children and Families - ANA
Open

Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance

Dealbreakers Cost share required Audit: not stated Reimbursement-only: not stated

At a glance

No plain-language summary yet for this grant — the official description below is the best source.

What it funds

  • Income Security and Social Services
  • Capacity Building & Technical Assistance
  • Planning & Coordination
  • Tribal & Indigenous Communities
  • Higher Education Access, Institutions & Humanities
Official description from grants.gov

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.

Who can apply

  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
  • Others
Geographic restriction None found in the announcement — likely nationwide
Set-aside Set aside or prioritized for: Faith-based organization
“Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible for awards under this funding opportunity.” — From the announcement

Change history

  1. Jul 11, 2026 Status: forecasted → open
  2. Jul 11, 2026 Deadline set: Aug 7, 2026