Intergenerational Language Transmission Program

The Intergenerational Language Transmission Program aims to revitalize endangered languages by fostering connections between Indigenous elders and youth through community-based learning initiatives. The program emphasizes storytelling, immersive cultural camps, and home language kits designed to create authentic, daily opportunities for language use and transmission. By centering elder knowledge and youth engagement, the initiative seeks to rebuild linguistic heritage within families and communities in a sustainable, culturally grounded manner. This subcontract is part of a broader effort under the Administration for Children and Families to support cultural preservation and intergenerational learning as vital components of community well-being. The opportunity is open for organizations to submit proposals with a response deadline of August 7, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 611691 for other schools and instruction. Although specific geographic performance locations are not detailed, the work is expected to occur within communities where the target languages are spoken. Funding is administered through the Department of Health and Human Services, reflecting a commitment to language sustainability as a public health and social equity priority. Applicants must design programs that are community-driven, culturally respectful, and capable of measuring tangible outcomes in language retention and intergenerational cohesion.