This grant is designed to help Native American communities preserve and maintain their native languages. It provides funding for projects that assess the status of native languages, as well as those that plan, design, restore, and implement language education and curriculum projects.
Who it's for: This grant is for Native American communities, including American Indian tribes (both federally-recognized and non-federally recognized), Native Hawaiians, Alaskan Natives, and Native American Pacific Islanders. Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations, and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of cost sharing/matching funds
- Applicants not part of a Native American community
- For-profit organizations
- Non-tribal government entities
- Incomplete application
What You May Need
- Proof of 501(c)(3) status (if applicable)
- Documentation of tribal recognition (if applicable)
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan including cost sharing/matching details
- Community support letters
- Assessment of current language status
- Curriculum design plan
Cautions
- Cost sharing/matching is required
- Strict eligibility criteria based on community type
- Short application window
- Ensure all documentation is complete and accurate
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations, and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status. Additionally, the grant is open to any other entities that can demonstrate a connection to Native American communities, including Native Hawaiians, Alaskan Natives, and Native American Pacific Islanders.
Overview
This grant is for Native American communities, including American Indian tribes (both federally-recognized and non-federally recognized), Native Hawaiians, Alaskan Natives, and Native American Pacific Islanders. Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations, and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of cost sharing/matching funds
- Applicants not part of a Native American community
- For-profit organizations
- Non-tribal government entities
- Incomplete application
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to assess the status of native languages, plan and design language education projects, restore language curriculum, and implement language preservation activities.
Total Program Funding
$10,000,000
Expected Awards
12
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 8, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 7, 2026(29 days)
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility based on community and organization type
- Prepare proof of 501(c)(3) status or tribal recognition
- Develop a detailed project proposal
- Create a comprehensive budget plan including cost sharing
- Gather community support letters
- Conduct an assessment of current language status
- Draft a curriculum design plan