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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.

The Esther Martinez Immersion (EMI) program provides funding for community-based projects that ensure continuing vitality of Native languages through immersion-based instruction.

This NOFO is currently forecasted, and is subject to change.

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.

 

For more information, review the EMI NOFO for the eligibility criteria, EMI program description and funding details, application requirements, and review criteria at the button below.

 

Jun 25, 2026 at 11:59 EST

Award Ceiling:

$ 900,000

Length of Project: TBD
Opportunity Number: HHS-2025-ACF-ANA-NB-0116
CFDA Number: 93.587 – Promote the Survival and Continuing Vitality of Native American Languages

View EMI NOFO