HHS-2026-ACF-ANA-NEG-0120: Economic Advancement Grants for Local Empowerment (EAGLE)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Administration for Children and Families - ANA notices from 2026.
Administration for Children and Families - ANA offered grants of up to $1.0 million (at least $300,000) to nonprofits and tribes. It expected to make about 31 awards worth $24.0 million in total. Applications closed on August 27, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 29, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.0 million
- Award floor$300,000
- Total funding$24.0 million
- Expected awards31
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | July 28, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 27, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits and tribes.
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §2991b and 45 CFR §1336.33, eligible applicants under this announcement are: Federally-recognized Indian tribes, as recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA); Incorporated non-federally recognized tribes; Incorporated state-recognized Indian tribes; Consortia of Indian tribes; Incorporated non-profit multi-purpose community-based Indian organizations (including Urban Indian Organizations as defined by 25 U.S.C §1603(29)); Urban Indian Centers; Native Community Development Financial Institutions (Native CDFIs); Alaska Native villages as defined in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) and/or non-profit village consortia; Non-profit native organizations in Alaska with village-specific projects; Incorporated non-profit Alaska Native multipurpose, community-based organizations; Non-profit Alaska Native Regional Corporations/Associations in Alaska with village-specific projects; Non-profit Alaska Native community entities or tribal governing bodies (Indian Reorganization Act or Traditional Councils) as recognized by the BIA; Public and non-profit private agencies serving Native Hawaiians; National or regional incorporated non-profit Native American organizations with Native American community-specific objectives; Public and non-profit private agencies serving Native peoples from Guam, American Samoa, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; Tribal Colleges and Universities, and colleges and universities located in Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands that serve Native American Pacific Islanders. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible for awards under this funding opportunity.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Native American Programs awards averaged $651,630; this notice allows up to $1.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (49% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The Administration for Native Americans anticipates announcing the availability of funds and requesting applications for EAGLE: Economic Advancement Grants for Local Empowerment, supporting socioeconomic and cultural success for Native communities through business creation in regenerative agriculture, artificial intelligence, tribal energy sovereignty, and human capital development. The primary goals are to 1) support Native capacity, health, employability, and resourcefulness; 2) foster sustainable economic growth through job creation, infrastructure, and wealth-building; and 3) accelerate economic development and optimize governance. ANA intends to fully fund FY 2026 EAGLE awards for three years, with the NOFO including multiple Program Areas (PAs): Seventh-Generation Greenhouses to expand affordable, nutritious food production and local enterprise; Microgrids to enhance energy reliability, resilience, and independence; Welders to Elders to promote workforce development and community resilience; Tradition in Action—A Native Elder Program to support cultural education, intergenerational knowledge transfer, and leadership pipelines; and Indigenous Designs to Empower and Advance Self-Determination (IDEAS) to enable community-designed solutions to priority needs.
Who has won Native American Programs grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Native American Programs (93.612) awarded $182 million across 280 grant awards, an average of $651,630 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mana Maoli | Hawaii | 3 | $2.9 million |
| Kahuli Leo Le a | Hawaii | 3 | $2.7 million |
| Cherokee Nation | Oklahoma | 3 | $2.6 million |
| Kulaniakea | Hawaii | 3 | $2.3 million |
| Aaniiih Nakoda College | Montana | 3 | $2.3 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is HHS-2026-ACF-ANA-NEG-0120 still open?
No. It closed on August 27, 2026.
Who can apply for Economic Advancement Grants for Local Empowerment (EAGLE)?
Administration for Children and Families - ANA accepted applications from nonprofits and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Economic Advancement Grants for Local Empowerment (EAGLE)?
Closed August 27, 2026. 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 $1.0 million each. About $24.0 million in total across about 31 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.
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