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FY 2026 Native Language Grant Applications from the Administration for Native Americans (ANA) Are Now Available

Each year, ANA announces available grants through a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) on Grants.gov. See details on newly available grant applications below.

Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance (P&M)

Due: August 7, 2026 at 11:59 ET
Award Floor: $100,000
Award Ceiling: $900,000
Length of Project: Up to 36 months (3 years)
Expected Project Start Date: September 30, 2026

This program allows for a broad array of Native language-related projects, including: Establishing a language program Improving an existing language program Developing language Instruction and activities.
For more information, click on the link below.

View P&M NOFO

Native American Language Esther Martinez Immersion (EMI)

Due: August 7, 2026 at 11:59 ET
Award Floor: $100,000
Award Ceiling: $900,000
Length of Project: 36, 48, or 60 months (3-5 years)
Expected Project Start Date: September 30, 2026

The Esther Martinez Immersion (EMI) program provides funding for community-based projects that ensure continuing vitality of Native languages through immersion-based instruction. EMI projects must meet the requirements for either a Native American language nest or a Native American language survival school, both of which are immersive, site-based educational programs for children. Your program must:

  • provide 500 hours of language immersion instruction to school-age children each year of the project, and
  • submit an official document that certifies your organization has at least three years of experience operating and administering a Native American language survival school, a Native American language nest, or an educational program in which instruction is through Native American language immersion.

For more details on these requirements and for more information, click on the link below.

View EMI NOFO

 

We encourage all applicants to request a Technical Assistance (TA) meeting early in the process to clarify eligibility for ANA funding and strengthen their application. With only a 30-day application window, starting early can make a significant difference. Our team is available to help take your project idea and turn it into competitive, fundable proposal.

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