Economic Advancement Grants for Local Empowerment (EAGLE)

The Administration for Native Americans, under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is seeking applications for the Economic Advancement Grants for Local Empowerment, or EAGLE, to support Native communities in achieving socioeconomic and cultural advancement through targeted investments in regenerative agriculture, artificial intelligence, tribal energy sovereignty, and human capital development. The program aims to strengthen Native capacity, improve health and employability, foster sustainable economic growth through job creation and wealth-building, and enhance governance and self-determination. EAGLE will fund projects across five distinct Program Areas: Seventh-Generation Greenhouses to expand local food production and enterprise, Microgrids to build energy resilience and independence, Welders to Elders to develop workforce skills and community leadership, Tradition in Action—a Native Elder Program to preserve and transmit cultural knowledge across generations, and Indigenous Designs to Empower and Advance Self-Determination to enable community-led solutions to locally identified priorities. Funding for FY 2026 EAGLE awards is intended to be fully supported over a three-year period, allowing recipients to implement comprehensive, long-term initiatives. The solicitation number is HHS-2026-ACF-ANA-NEG-0120, with applications due by August 27, 2026, and the opportunity was posted on July 28, 2026. Proposals must align with the program’s overarching goals of advancing Native self-reliance and community-driven innovation, with no set-aside restrictions specified. All projects are expected to be implemented within Native communities across the United States, and inquiries should be directed to Carmelia Strickland at the Administration for Children and Families. Applicants are encouraged to engage deeply with community needs and ensure cultural relevance, sustainability, and measurable impact in their proposed activities.