Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance

The Administration for Children and Families – Administration for Native Americans is seeking applications for the Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance program to support efforts that assess the current status of Native American languages within established communities and to develop, design, restore, and implement language curriculum and educational initiatives aligned with community-driven preservation goals. Eligible applicants include American Indian tribes—both federally recognized and non-federally recognized—as well as Native Hawaiians, Alaskan Natives, and Native American Pacific Islanders, ensuring broad representation across Indigenous populations in the United States. The program emphasizes community-led solutions to revitalize and sustain native languages through structured education and cultural initiatives. Applications must be submitted by the deadline of August 7, 2026, and the solicitation is issued under the number HHS-2026-ACF-ANA-NL-0117, posted on July 8, 2026. The funding opportunity is administered by the Department of Health and Human Services and is open to organizations and entities working directly with Native communities. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Carmelia Strickland at the provided contact information, including email and phone number. There is no specific set-aside or NAICS code designated for this solicitation, and performance of funded projects may occur in any location where eligible Native communities are situated, with no geographic restrictions imposed.