# Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2026-acf-ana-nl-0117-native-american-language-preservation-and-maintenance/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361743

> Administration for Children and Families - ANA offered grants of up to $900,000 (at least $100,000) to nonprofits and tribes. It expected to make about 12 awards worth $10.0 million in total. Applications closed on August 7, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2026-ACF-ANA-NL-0117 |
| Agency | Administration for Children and Families - ANA |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 7, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $900,000 |
| Award floor | $100,000 |
| Expected awards | 12 |
| Total funding | $10.0 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.587 |

## Who can apply

- 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-3 and 45 CFR §1336.33, eligible applicants under this funding opportunity 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, nonprofit, Native American organizations with Native American, community-specific objectives. 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.

## What the grant funds

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.

## Questions people ask

### Is HHS-2026-ACF-ANA-NL-0117 still open?

No. It closed on August 7, 2026.

### Who can apply for Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance?

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 Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance?

Closed August 7, 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 $900,000 each. About $10.0 million in total across about 12 awards.

### Who has won Promote the Survival and Continuing Vitality of Native American Languages grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association, Inc., Government of Guam- Department of Administration, Keres Children's Learning Center. The program made 285 awards worth $62.6 million in that time.