# Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Language American Rescue Plan Funding Opportunity Announcement

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2021-acf-ana-xn-0002-native-hawaiian-pacific-islander-language-american-rescue/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/334329

> Administration for Children and Families - ANA offered grants of up to $250,000 (at least $250,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 4 awards worth $1.0 million in total. Applications closed on July 26, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2021-ACF-ANA-XN-0002 |
| Agency | Administration for Children and Families - ANA |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 26, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $250,000 |
| Award floor | $250,000 |
| Expected awards | 4 |
| Total funding | $1.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.612 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Public and non-profit private agencies serving Native Hawaiians Public and non-profit private agencies serving Native peoples from Guam, American Samoa, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

## What the grant funds

The Administration for Children and Families, Administration for Native Americans (ANA) announces the availability of fiscal year (FY) 2021 funds made available from the ARP for Native languages. These funds will be used to make emergency awards to eligible recipients to ensure the survival and continuing vitality of Native American languages during and after the public health emergency with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic. Native languages and cultures are at a critical point in their existence due to the number of Elders and language speakers that have died as a result of the COVID-19 virus. Native languages are more than just words, as cultural values, tribal customs, and ceremony are embedded in them (Mmari, Blum, Teufel-Shone, 2010). Additionally, Indigenous languages serve as protective factors for Indigenous communities. Studies demonstrate that people who speak their Native language(s) have enhanced mental health and happiness, measured by lower rates of suicide, suicide attempts, and suicidal ideation than those without language knowledge (Hallett, Chandler, & Lalonde, 2007; Ball & Moselle, 2013; Dockery, 2011). This emergency funding is intended to support as many tribal and Native communities as possible in their efforts to maintain and preserve Native languages, as these are connected to also preserving Native culture and well-being. Native American communities, including federally and state-recognized Indian tribes, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities, have had disproportionately higher rates of virus infection cases and loss of life due to COVID-19. Social distancing and closures have limited the ability to meet in-person for language instruction, cultural activities, and ceremonial practices that utilize Native languages. Many Native communities are unable to conduct language programming virtually due to inadequate technology, broadband, and infrastructure. Native tribes and communities are at different stages of language preservation efforts. Because the needs are so diverse and great, ANA wants to strategically and equitably use this funding to support the needs of as many entities as possible that the legislative authority allows. After conducting tribal consultation and listening sessions with ANA’s eligible entities, the funding will be distributed on an equal allocation basis to federally and state-recognized tribal governments or designees through emergency non-competitive awards.

## Questions people ask

### Is HHS-2021-ACF-ANA-XN-0002 still open?

No. It closed on July 26, 2021.

### Who can apply for Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Language American Rescue Plan Funding Opportunity Announcement?

Administration for Children and Families - ANA accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Language American Rescue Plan Funding Opportunity Announcement?

Closed July 26, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $250,000 each. About $1.0 million in total across about 4 awards.

### Who has won Native American Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Mana Maoli, Kahuli Leo Le a, Cherokee Nation. The program made 280 awards worth $182 million in that time.