Administration for Native Americans (ANA) Grant for Native Language Preservation and Education

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 competitive review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity. Faith-based organizations may apply for this award on the same basis as any other organization, as set forth at and, subject to the protections and requirements of 45 CFR Part 87 and 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq., ACF will not, in the selection of recipients, discriminate against an organization on the basis of the organization’s religious character, affiliation, or exercise.

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Administration for Native Americans (ANA) announces that it will be soliciting applications for the Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance program. This program provides funding for projects to support assessments of the status of the native languages in an established community, as well as the 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.

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 competitive review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity. Faith-based organizations may apply for this award on the same basis as any other organization, as set forth at and, subject to the protections and requirements of 45 CFR Part 87 and 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq., ACF will not, in the selection of recipients, discriminate against an organization on the basis of the organization’s religious character, affiliation, or exercise.

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Administration for Native Americans (ANA) announces that it will be soliciting applications for the Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance program. This program provides funding for projects to support assessments of the status of the native languages in an established community, as well as the 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.

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 competitive review and from funding under this funding opportunity announcement. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity. Faith-based organizations may apply for this award on the same basis as any other organization, as set forth at and, subject to the protections and requirements of 45 CFR Part 87 and 42 U.S.C. § 2000bb et seq., ACF will not, in the selection of recipients, discriminate against an organization on the basis of the organization’s religious character, affiliation, or exercise.

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 competitive review and from funding under this funding opportunity announcement. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity. Faith-based organizations may apply for this award on the same basis as any other organization, as set forth at and, subject to the protections and requirements of 45 CFR Part 87 and 42 U.S.C. § 2000bb et seq., ACF will not, in the selection of recipients, discriminate against an organization on the basis of the organization’s religious character, affiliation, or exercise.

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 competitive review and from funding under this announcement.

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 competitive review and from funding under this announcement.

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 competitive review and from funding under this announcement.

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 competitive review and from funding under this announcement.

Federally recognized Indian tribes, as recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs;
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 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 Bureau of Indian Affairs;
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 that serve Native American Pacific Islanders.
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.
Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and from funding under this announcement.