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HHS-2021-ACF-ANA-XN-0002: Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Language American Rescue Plan Funding Opportunity Announcement

Closed Closed July 26, 2021 Opportunity HHS-2021-ACF-ANA-XN-0002 ☆ Save

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• Award ceiling$250,000
• Award floor$250,000
• Total funding$1.0 million
• Expected awards4
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeGrant

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.

• 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

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past Native American Programs awards averaged $651,630; this notice allows up to $250,000 per award.
• Most of the program's money (49% over five years) went to nonprofits.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

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.

Category: Other.

Applying now

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