Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2024 ACF ANA NL 0059
The Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance grant is a discretionary funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), specifically through the Administration for Native Americans (ANA). The notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) was updated to change the application due date because of changes to the Grants.gov maintenance schedule. The program is designed to help Native communities protect, revitalize, and sustain their Indigenous languages by funding practical language-focused projects that range from early-stage community assessment work to hands-on curriculum development and language instruction efforts.
At its core, the grant supports projects that help a community understand the current status of its Native language(s) and then take structured steps to preserve and strengthen them. Funded activities can include assessing language vitality in an established community, planning and designing language programs, restoring language use where it has declined, and implementing language curriculum and education projects. In other words, the program is not limited to classroom teaching; it can also fund the groundwork needed to build effective language programs, such as community-based planning, curriculum creation, and education strategies that align with a communitys long-term language preservation goals.
The opportunity is intended for a broad range of Native American communities, explicitly including American Indian tribes (both federally recognized and non-federally recognized), Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Native American Pacific Islanders. Eligibility is grounded in the authorizing statutes and regulations cited in the NOFO (including 42 U.S.C. 2991b-3 and 45 CFR 1336.33). Eligible applicants include federally recognized tribes; incorporated non-federally recognized tribes; incorporated state-recognized tribes; consortia of tribes; and incorporated nonprofit, multipurpose, community-based Native organizations (including Urban Indian Organizations as defined in federal law). It also includes Urban Indian Centers; Native Community Development Financial Institutions (Native CDFIs); Alaska Native villages as defined under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) and/or nonprofit village consortia; Alaska-based nonprofit Native organizations with village-specific projects; Alaska Native regional corporations or associations with village-specific projects; and Alaska Native community entities or tribal governing bodies recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (including Indian Reorganization Act or Traditional Councils). Public and nonprofit private agencies serving Native Hawaiians are also eligible (as reflected in the NOFO language). Faith-based and community organizations may apply as long as they meet eligibility requirements, and ACF states it will not discriminate based on an organizations religious character, consistent with applicable federal protections and rules (including 45 CFR Part 87 and 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq.).
Several applicant types are clearly excluded. Individuals, including sole proprietorships, are not eligible, and neither are foreign entities; applications from those categories will be disqualified from merit review and will not be considered for funding. The eligible applicant categories also align with the listing in the source data, which includes federally recognized tribal governments, other tribal organizations, and qualifying nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education), plus certain other eligible entities as described in the NOFO.
From a funding standpoint, this is a grant (not a contract) under Assistance Listing (CFDA) 93.587, categorized under Income Security and Social Services. The opportunity number is HHS-2024-ACF-ANA-NL-0059. The original closing date shown is May 22, 2024 (noting again that the NOFO mentions a modified due date tied to Grants.gov scheduling). The award ceiling is $900,000, and ANA anticipates making about 4 awards under this announcement. The opportunity was created on March 19, 2024, and is administered by ACF-ANA.
Overall, the grant is aimed at helping Native communities move from understanding the condition of their language to putting durable language education and curriculum efforts in place. It is structured to support community-driven language preservation work, whether a community is documenting language status, building a plan for revitalization, or implementing instruction and curriculum that strengthens daily and intergenerational use of the language.Apply for HHS 2024 ACF ANA NL 0059
- The Administration for Children and Families - ANA in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.587.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-03-19.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-05-22. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $900,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Others.
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Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance Grant (ANA/ACF) - FAQs
What is the Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance grant?
This is a discretionary grant funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), through the Administration for Native Americans (ANA). It supports community-driven projects that protect, revitalize, and sustain Indigenous languages in Native communities.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The program is designed to help Native communities understand the current condition of their Native language(s) and take structured steps to preserve and strengthen them. Projects can range from early assessment and planning to hands-on curriculum development and language instruction.
What types of activities can be funded?
The NOFO describes a range of practical, language-focused activities, including:
- Assessing language vitality in an established community
- Planning and designing language programs
- Restoring language use where it has declined
- Implementing language curriculum and education projects
- Curriculum creation and broader education strategies aligned with long-term language preservation goals
Is this funding only for classroom language teaching?
No. The opportunity is not limited to classroom teaching. It can also fund groundwork needed to build effective language programs, such as community-based planning, curriculum development, and education strategies tied to a community's long-term language preservation goals.
Who is this opportunity intended to serve?
The opportunity is intended for a broad range of Native American communities, including American Indian tribes (federally recognized and non-federally recognized), Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Native American Pacific Islanders.
Which federal agency is administering this grant?
The administering agency is HHS ACF, specifically the Administration for Native Americans (ANA), listed as ACF-ANA.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this grant?
The Assistance Listing (CFDA) number is 93.587.
What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is HHS-2024-ACF-ANA-NL-0059.
Is this opportunity a grant or a contract?
This opportunity is a grant (not a contract).
What is the program category?
The opportunity is categorized under Income Security and Social Services.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $900,000.
How many awards does ANA expect to make?
ANA anticipates making about 4 awards under this announcement.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on March 19, 2024.
What is the application due date?
The closing date shown is May 22, 2024. The NOFO also notes that the application due date was updated due to changes in the Grants.gov maintenance schedule, so applicants should rely on the updated NOFO guidance for the current deadline.
Why was the NOFO updated?
The NOFO was updated to change the application due date because of changes to the Grants.gov maintenance schedule.
What statutes and regulations govern eligibility?
Eligibility is grounded in the authorizing statutes and regulations cited in the NOFO, including 42 U.S.C. 2991b-3 and 45 CFR 1336.33.
Which applicants are eligible to apply?
The NOFO identifies a broad set of eligible applicants, including:
- Federally recognized tribes
- Incorporated non-federally recognized tribes
- Incorporated state-recognized tribes
- Consortia of tribes
- Incorporated nonprofit, multipurpose, community-based Native organizations (including Urban Indian Organizations as defined in federal law)
- Urban Indian Centers
- Native Community Development Financial Institutions (Native CDFIs)
- Alaska Native villages as defined under ANCSA and/or nonprofit village consortia
- Alaska-based nonprofit Native organizations with village-specific projects
- Alaska Native regional corporations or associations with village-specific projects
- Alaska Native community entities or tribal governing bodies recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (including Indian Reorganization Act or Traditional Councils)
- Public and nonprofit private agencies serving Native Hawaiians (as reflected in the NOFO)
Are Urban Indian Organizations or Urban Indian Centers eligible?
Yes. The eligible applicant list includes incorporated nonprofit, multipurpose, community-based Native organizations, including Urban Indian Organizations as defined in federal law, and it also includes Urban Indian Centers.
Are Alaska Native entities eligible?
Yes. The eligible applicant categories include Alaska Native villages (as defined under ANCSA) and related eligible entities such as nonprofit village consortia, Alaska-based nonprofit Native organizations with village-specific projects, Alaska Native regional corporations or associations with village-specific projects, and Alaska Native community entities or tribal governing bodies recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Are Native Hawaiian-serving organizations eligible?
Yes. Public and nonprofit private agencies serving Native Hawaiians are listed as eligible (as reflected in the NOFO language).
Are faith-based organizations eligible to apply?
Faith-based and community organizations may apply as long as they meet the eligibility requirements. ACF states it will not discriminate based on an organization's religious character, consistent with applicable federal protections and rules (including 45 CFR Part 87 and 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq.).
Are individuals eligible to apply?
No. Individuals, including sole proprietorships, are not eligible for this opportunity. Applications from individuals will be disqualified from merit review and will not be considered for funding.
Are foreign entities eligible to apply?
No. Foreign entities are not eligible. Applications from foreign entities will be disqualified from merit review and will not be considered for funding.
Do eligible nonprofits need to have 501(c)(3) status?
The eligibility description notes qualifying nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status may be eligible, as described in the NOFO (excluding institutions of higher education).
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
The eligibility listing provided indicates qualifying nonprofit organizations may apply (excluding institutions of higher education).
What kinds of language projects fit well with the program's goals?
The NOFO emphasizes community-driven language preservation work that helps a community move from understanding language status to implementing durable language education and curriculum efforts. This includes documenting language status, building a revitalization plan, and implementing instruction and curriculum that strengthens daily and intergenerational use of the language.
Does the program support early-stage projects, or only implementation?
It supports a range of stages, from early community assessment and planning work through curriculum development and language instruction efforts.
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