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Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance-Esther Martinez Immersion

Administration for Children and Families - ANA · HHS-2026-ACF-ANA-NB-0116

Closed

Award Range

$100K$900K

Total Program Funding

$4.5M

Expected Awards

6

Deadline

August 7, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance-Esther Martinez Immersion. Administration for Children and Families - ANA. The Administration for Native Americans will be soliciting applications for the Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance - Esther Martinez Immersion program (EMI). The program funds community-based projects that ensure continuing vitality of Native languages through immersion-based... $100,000-$900,000 per award; $4,500,000 total program funding; ~6 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Nonprofits (non-501c3), Other eligible entities, Nonprofits (501c3), Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, Other Native American Tribal Organizations

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

  • Pursuant to 42 U
  • Cost sharing/matching required

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Budget for cost-sharing match. Demonstrate institutional commitment and matching funds clearly in your proposal.

Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards

What This Grant Funds

The Administration for Native Americans will be soliciting applications for the Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance - Esther Martinez Immersion program (EMI). The program funds community-based projects that ensure continuing vitality of Native languages through immersion-based instruction. Programs funded under EMI must meet the requirements for either a Native American Language Nest, or a Native American Survival School. As defined by Esther Martinez Native American Languages Preservation Act (42 U.S.C. § 2991b-3(b)(7)), Language Nests are "site-based educational programs that- (i) provide instruction and child care through the use of a Native American language for at least 5 children under the age of 7 for an average of at least 500 hours per year per student," and Native American Survival Schools are "site-based educational programs for school-age students that- (i) provide an average of at least 500 hours of instruction through the use of 1 or more Native American languages for at least 10 students for whom a Native American language survival school is their principal place of instruction."

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Who Can Apply

Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §2991b and 45 CFR §1336.33, eligible applicants under this funding opportunity are:Federally recognized Indian tribes, as recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA); Incorporated non-federally recognized tribes; Incorporated state-recognized Indian tribes; Consortia of Indian tribes; Incorporated non-profit multi-purpose community-based Indian organizations (Including Urban Indian Organizations as defined by 25 U.S.C. § 1603(29)); Urban Indian Centers; Native Community Development Financial Institutions (Native CDFIs); Alaska Native villages as defined in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) and/or non-profit village consortia; Non-profit Native organizations in Alaska with village-specific projects; Incorporated non-profit Alaska Native multipurpose, community-based organizations; Non-profit Alaska Native Regional Corporations/Associations in Alaska with village- specific projects; Non-profit Alaska Native community entities or tribal governing bodies (Indian Reorganization Act or Traditional Councils) as recognized by the BIA; Public and non-profit private agencies serving Native Hawaiians; National or regional incorporated non-profit Native American organizations with Native American community-specific objectives; Public and non-profit private agencies serving Native peoples from Guam, American Samoa, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; Tribal Colleges and Universities, and colleges and universities located in Hawaii, Guam, and American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands that serve Native American Pacfic Islanders. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible for awards under this funding opportunity.

Eligible Applicant Types

501(c)(3) NonprofitsFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)Other Tribal OrganizationsOther (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Minimum Award
$100K
Maximum Award
$900K
Total Program Funding
$4.5M
Expected Number of Awards
6
Cost Sharing Required?
Yes
Funding Instrument
grant

Key Dates

Posted: July 8, 2026
Application Deadline: August 7, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date.

Agency Contact

Carmelia Strickland Carmelia.Strickland@acf.hhs.gov

Carmelia.Strickland@acf.hhs.gov

Ready to apply?

View the full NOFO and submit your application on Grants.gov