Simpler Grants.gov #93.587

Grant Program for Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance

This opportunity is a grant program from the Administration for Native Americans (ANA) focused on Native American language preservation and maintenance. - Government Buyer: - Administration for Children and Families (ACF) - Administration for Native Americans (ANA) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is a grant for community-driven projects - Products/Services Requested: - Funding for projects that assess, plan, design, restore, and implement Native American language curriculum and education initiatives - Eligible activities include language status assessment, curriculum development, and educational program implementation - Notable Requirements: - Open to a wide range of eligible applicants, including federally recognized tribes, non-federally recognized tribes, state-recognized tribes, tribal consortia, non-profit Native organizations, Urban Indian Centers, Native CDFIs, Alaska Native entities, and organizations serving Native Hawaiians - Projects must focus on the preservation and maintenance of Native American languages - Estimated total funding is $10,000,000, with individual awards ranging from $100,000 to $900,000 - No specific products, part numbers, or commercial solutions are referenced, as this is a grant for services and community projects

Description

The Administration for Native Americans is soliciting applications for the Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance - Esther Martinez Immersion program (EMI). This program funds community-based projects that ensure the continuing vitality of Native languages through immersion-based instruction. Funded programs must meet the requirements for either a Native American Language Nest or a Native American Survival School, providing significant hours of instruction in Native American languages to children or school-age students. Eligible applicants include various Native American tribal organizations, nonprofits, and government entities. The program offers grants ranging from $100,000 to $900,000 with a total funding of $4,500,000 and expects to award six grants.

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