Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance (P&M)
The P&M program supports projects that preserve Native American languages, strengthen their use, and sustain language programs in communities.
Inspiring Community Driven Success
ANA promotes self-sufficiency for Native Americans by providing discretionary grant funding for community-based projects, and training and technical assistance to eligible tribes and native organizations.
The following funding opportunities are available to all eligible Pacific Region organizations serving Native communities, including Native Hawaiians, Chamorros, Carolinians, American Samoans, American Indians, and Alaska Natives. All ANA Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) can also be found on Grants.gov.
Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance – Esther Martinez Immersion (EMI)
The EMI program supports community-based projects that sustain Native languages through immersive, site-based education for children.
Economic Advancement Grants for Local Empowerment (EAGLE)
EAGLE funds Native-led projects in agriculture, AI, energy sovereignty, and workforce to strengthen community and cultural success.
Inspiring Community Driven Success
With ANA funding, 31 projects currently serve Native communities in the Pacific Region through recipients that include 29 Nonprofits, and 2 government agencies in U.S. Territories.
Contact us to discuss your project idea and learn whether it may align with ANA funding opportunities.
Social & Economic Development (SEDS)
The Social & Economical Development (SEDS) program promotes economic and social self-sufficiency for Native American communities by developing culturally appropriate social services, fostering sustainable local economies, and enhancing local governance and decision-making capabilities. It aims to improve social service needs and economic independence.
Native Languages Preservation & Maintenance
The Native Language Preservation and Maintenance (P&M) program funds projects to assess, plan, restore, and implement native language curricula to support community language preservation goals. It aims to ensure the survival and vitality of Native American languages, benefiting American Indian tribes, Native Hawaiians, Alaskan Natives, and Native American Pacific Islanders.
Esther Martinez Immersion (EMI)
The purpose of the Esther Martinez Immersion (EMI) program is to provide financial assistance to community-driven projects, for up to 5 years, which are designed to preserve Native American languages through Native American language nests and Native American survival schools.