Federal funding, upcoming

Native Language Preservation and Maintenance

Administration for Native Americans (HHS)

Award size

$100,000 to $900,000

Deadline

See note

Last checked

October 2, 2026

The FY2026 round closed August 7, 2026. Watch for the FY2027 notice.

What it funds

Funds projects that keep Native languages alive: curriculum, recordings, immersion, and teacher training. Projects can run up to 3 years.

Who can apply

Tribes, Native nonprofits, tribal colleges, and Native organizations. Check the notice for full rules.