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Updated Forecasts for 2026 ANA Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs)

The estimated posting and application due dates for the 2026 ANA Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) have been revised. See the listings below for an updated timeline and visit the ANA website for more information on these forecasts.

Forecasted NOFO: Preservation and Maintenance (P&M)
Estimated Post Date: May 29, 2026
Estimated Application Due Date: July 1, 2026

Forecasted NOFO: Esther Martinez Immersion (EMI)
Estimated Post Date: May 29, 2026
Estimated Application Due Date: July 1, 2026

Forecasted NOFO: Economic Advancement Grants for Local Empowerment (EAGLE)
Estimated Post Date: June 3, 2026
Estimated Application Due Date: August 2, 2026

Forecasted NOFO: AI3 Action Institute: Artificial Intelligence for American Indians
Estimated Post Date: June 20, 2026
Estimated Application Due Date: July 21, 2026

 

What this means for interested applicants

  • The dates listed above are approximate and subject to change. You can sign up to receive notifications when funding opportunities are officially published using the links above.
  • Once the NOFOs are officially published, we will announce our upcoming virtual Pre-Application Trainings designed to support communities in preparing strong applications. Please stay tuned for additional details, as the first training session is expected to take place within two weeks of the NOFO release.
  • Technical assistance (TA) is not available at this time. Information regarding future TA opportunities will be shared once the NOFOs are published.
  • Paper application submissions: Organizations seeking to submit a paper application must first obtain an approved exemption from ACF’s electronic submission requirement. Exemptions may be considered for organizations with limited internet access or insufficient upload capacity. Approved applicants should follow all NOFO instructions for paper submission requirements and deadlines. Please see the ACF Policy for Requesting an Exemption from Required Electronic Application Submission for more information.

If you experience difficulty accessing the forecasted NOFOs, they are also available on Grants.gov.