Promote the Survival and Continuing Vitality of Native American Languages

 

The Administration for Native Americans (ANA) offers Native Language programs to promote and ensure the survival and continuing vitality of Native American languages for American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Native American Pacific Islanders from American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). The Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance (P&M) awards are 12, 24 or 36-month projects that enable communities to conduct a broad range of projects including teacher credentialing, language instruction, language resource developments, language assessments, and other projects that support the communities long-term language preservation goals. The Esther Martinez Immersion (EMI) awards are 36, 48, or 60-month projects that will be awarded to applicants that meet the statutory requirements for immersion projects with language nests or language survival schools in accordance with 42 USC 2991b-3(c)(7) ANA supports locally determined projects that achieve community goals through specific, measurable outcomes. In an effort to perpetuate language preservation efforts for Native communities, if appropriate, all ANA funded language projects should identify opportunities for the replication or modification of such project for use by other Native Americans; and include a plan for the preservation of the products of the Native American language project for the benefit of future generations of Native Americans and other interested persons. The American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) authorized Section 816 of the Native Americans Programs Act (NAPA) of 1974 (42 USC 2992d) to amend Section 803C of NAPA (42 USC 2991b-3) to create (g) Emergency Grants for Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance to issue awards to entities eligible to receive assistance under subsection (a) (1) to ensure the survival and continuing vitality of Native American languages during and after the public health emergency declared by the Secretary with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Active 93.587 Administration For Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2016 It is anticipated that 60 grants will be awarded. 52 grants were awarded. In FY 2016 ANA funded 15 new awards (10 Preservation & Maintenance and 5 Esther Martinez Immersion), with 37 continuations.
Fiscal Year 2017 Preservation & Maintenance: 22 Continuations and 5 New Awards. Esther Martinez Immersion: 11 Continuations and 3 New Awards.
Fiscal Year 2018 Preservation & Maintenance: 14 Continuations and 10 New Awards. Esther Martinez Immersion: 10 Continuations and 8 New Awards.
Fiscal Year 2019 P&M: 18 continuations and 10 new awards. EMI: 9 continuations and 8 new awards.
Fiscal Year 2020 For the Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance program, 67 applications were received, and 7 new awards were issued. There were also 19 continuation awards issued. For the Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance-Esther Martinez Immersion (EMI) program, 16 applications were received and 4 new were issued. There were also 15 continuation awards issued.
Fiscal Year 2021 The P&M program awarded 21 new grants. In addition, 17 non-competing continuation grants were issued. The EMI program awarded 6 new grants. In addition, 12 non-competing continuation grants were issued. The ARP program awarded 210 new grants.
Fiscal Year 2022 The P&M Program issued 13 new awards. In addition, 28 non-competing continuation awards were issued. The EMI program issued 7 new awards. In addition, 10 non-competing continuation awards were issued.
Fiscal Year 2023 For the P&M program, it is anticipated that 8 new awards, and 33 non-competing continuation awards will be issued. For the EMI program, it is anticipated that 2 new awards, and 17 non-competing continuation awards will be issued. Native Americans Programs Act (NAPA) of 1974, as amended, Section 803C(a) and (b)(7), 42 U.S.C. 2991b-3
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) authorized Section 816 of the Native Americans Programs Act (NAPA) of 1974 (42 USC 2992d) to amend Section 803C of NAPA (42 USC 2991b-3) to create (g) Emergency Grants for Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance to issue awards to entities eligible to receive assistance under subsection (a) (1) to ensure the survival and continuing vitality of Native American languages during and after the public health emergency declared by the Secretary with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic. Federally-recognized Indian Tribes, as recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs; Incorporated non-federally recognized Tribes; Incorporated state-recognized Indian Tribes; Consortia of Indian Tribes; Incorporated nonprofit multi-purpose community-based Indian organizations; (including Urban Indian Organizations as defined by 25 USC 1603(29); Urban Indian Centers; Native Community Development Financial Institutions (Native CDFIs); Alaska Native villages as defined in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) and/or nonprofit village consortia; Nonprofit native organizations in Alaska with village specific projects; Incorporated non-profit Alaska Native multi-purpose, community- based organizations; Non-profit Alaska Native Regional Corporations/Associations in Alaska with village-specific projects; Non-profit Alaska Native community entities or tribal governing bodies (Indian Reorganization Act or Traditional Councils) as recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs; Public and nonprofit private agencies serving Native Hawaiians; National or regional incorporated nonprofit Native American organizations with Native American community-specific objectives; Public and nonprofit private agencies serving Native peoples from Guam, American Samoa, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; Tribal Colleges and Universities, and colleges and universities located in Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands which serve Native American Pacific Islanders are eligible for funding. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards. For ARP, Native American tribal governments (federally recognized); Federally-recognized Indian Tribes, as recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA); and Incorporated state-recognized Indian Tribes are eligible. If designated by a federally-recognized or state-recognized Tribe to receive the Tribe's funding allocation, the following entities are eligible to receive an award: Incorporated non-profit multi-purpose community-based Indian organizations; Non-profit Native organizations in Alaska with village-specific projects; Incorporated non-profit Alaska Native multipurpose, community-based organizations; Tribal colleges and universities. The designation must be submitted either by the Tribe as an official statement on letterhead or a resolution with its application. For ARP Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders (NHPI): Only specific invited Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander applicants were eligible to apply. American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Native American Pacific Islanders will benefit. Non-profit organizations must submit proof of non-profit status. For applicants that are not Tribes or Native Alaska villages, organizations applying for funding must show that a majority of board members are representative of a Native American community to be served. Applicants must submit documentation that identifies each board member by name and indicates his/her affiliation or relationship to at least one of ANA's three categories of community representation, which include: (1) members of federally or state-recognized tribes; (2) persons who are recognized by members of the eligible Native American community to be served as having a cultural relationship with that community; or (3) persons considered to be Native American as identified in 45 CFR ? 1336.10 and Native Pacific Islanders as defined in Section 815 of the Native Americans Program Act. Applicants that do not include this documentation will be considered non-responsive, and the application will not be considered for competition. 45 CFR Part 75, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program. For EMI: Applicants proposing to implement a Native language nest or survival school must submit an official document signed by the authorized representative certifying that the applicant has at least three years of experience operating and administering a Native American language nest, Native American language survival school, or any other educational program in which instruction is conducted in a Native American language in accordance with Public Law 109-394 (42 U.S.C. ? 2991b-3(c)(7)). Preapplication coordination is required. All applicants must submit documentation demonstrating that the governing body of the organization on whose behalf the application is submitted approves the application’s submission to ANA for the current competition period. Please see the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for more information. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Applicants may find and apply for NOFOs on https://www.grants.gov. Paper applications received from applicants that have not been approved for an exemption from required electronic submission will be disqualified from competitive review. Applicants that do not have an Internet connection or sufficient computing capacity to upload large documents to the Internet may contact ACF for an exemption that will allow the applicant to submit applications in paper format. The same requirements also apply to ARP. See NOFO for detailed information. Each application will be screened to determine whether it meets any of the disqualifying factors: missing the application deadline, required electronic submission or waiver requested and approved, or exceeding the Award Ceiling. Disqualified applications are considered to be "non-responsive" and are excluded from the competitive review process. Applications competing for financial assistance will be reviewed and evaluated by objective review panels using only the criteria described in Section V.1. Criteria of this NOFO. Each panel is composed of experts with knowledge and experience in the area under review. Generally, review panels include three reviewers and one chairperson. ANA's staff will perform an internal review and analysis of the applications ranked highest as a result of the panel's review and scoring. This internal review is used to determine the application's consistency with the purposes of the Native American Programs Act (NAPA), all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, and the requirements of the relevant NOFO. For ARP, this funding is non-competitive due to the nature of addressing the emergency of the imminent loss of Native American languages. For ARP funding to tribes, all applications will be screened by ANA staff to ensure the eligibility of only one award per federal or state recognized Tribe or their designee. All applications that are screened as eligible will receive an equal allocation award, based division of the total number of applications received from federal and state-recognized Tribes. For ARP funding to NHPIs, all applications will be screened by ANA staff to ensure the eligibility of only one award per invited NHPI organization. All applications that are screened as eligible will receive an award up to the award ceiling of $250,000. Entities that submit an application that are not invited to do so, will not receive an award. ANA's Commissioner has discretion to make all final funding and award decisions. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines From 120 to 180 days. Applicants will receive notice of approval/disapproval approximately 120 days after receipt of application. Appeals are only available for unsuccessful applicants upon a finding of ineligibility for funding and are subject to ANA regulations at 45 CFR 1336.35. For existing recipients, appeals in regards to disputes may take place in accordance with 45 CFR Part 16, subject to the limitations of the Appendix A. Non-competing continuations will be issued based on availability of funds, satisfactory progress, compliance with terms and conditions and a determination that continuation funding is in the best interest of the federal government. The criteria for selecting proposals will be published in the NOFOs. In general, proposals are evaluated on the basis of relevance to program objectives as stated in the NOFO, project viability, community support, reasonable cost estimates, and qualifications of applicant organization and personnel. For ARP in general, proposals are evaluated to ensure projects align with one of the five domains that will preserve and protect the vitality of the applicant's native language during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, and document the status of their living language. Funds may be used for activities related to the preservation of Native American languages including: collecting and organizing data to assess a community's Native American language status; planning and implementing an immersion, master/apprentice, or distance learning model; training and certifying teachers, interpreters, or translators in a Native American language; and developing, printing, and disseminating materials to be used for the teaching and enhancement of a Native American language. This is a discretionary grant program subject to restrictions at 45 CFR Part 75. Performance Reports: ANA reviews recipient semiannual and annual reports to determine whether the recipient is meeting its goal and objectives and completing activities identified in the Objective Work Plan (OWP). If progress concerns are identified, ANA may require quarterly reports. In addition, ANA is required to describe and measure the impact of funded projects, their effectiveness in achieving stated goals, their impact on related programs, and when feasible, to obtain the views of persons participating in and served by funded projects. ANA carries out this requirement through review of recipient-submitted reports and through the use of structured on-site interviews using a data collection tool (OMB No. 0970-0379, expiration date 06/30/2025). Performance progress reports are required using the SF-PPR ACF Performance Progress Report. The frequency of reporting will be listed in the NOFO and in the award terms and conditions. For more information, see: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/manage-grant/reporting. For ARP Grants, ANA will review performance progress mid-year, and after the end of the project using Post Project Report (OMB CN:0970-0490, Expiration Date 03/31/2026). 45 CFR Part 75 Subpart F applies to this program. All records are to be maintained in accordance with 45 CFR 75.361-365. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching is mandatory. 20%. The 20% match is required unless waived in accordance with criteria published in 45 CFR 1336.50. For ARP Grants, there is no match requirement.

This program has MOE requirements, see funding agency for further details. Additional Information: Recipients may apply for non-competing continuation support within a project period. P&M projects can be 12, 24 or 36 months, and EMI projects are 36, 48, or 60-month awards. ARP projects can be 12, 24, or 36 month awards. Post award, our Division of Payment Management will establish an account from which a recipient may draw down award funds. None/Not specified. Carmelia Strickland
Administration for Native Americans,
Administration for Children and Families,
Department of Health and Human Services,
330 C. St, SW.,
Switzer Building
Mailstop 4126
Washington , DC 20201 US
carmelia.strickland@acf.hhs.gov
Phone: (877) 922-9262 https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ana 75-1536-0-1-506 (Project Grants) FY 22$11,024,496.00; FY 23 est $12,466,983.00; FY 24 est $12,466,983.00; FY 21$9,419,832.00; FY 20$6,790,909.00; - These obligations are for the Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance (P&M) Awards.(Project Grants) FY 22$4,737,035.00; FY 23 est $5,233,663.00; FY 24 est $5,233,663.00; FY 21$4,887,115.00; FY 20$4,970,850.00; - These obligations are for the Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance-Esther Martinez Immersion (EMI) Awards. For FY22, the range of assistance for P&M was $100,000-$300,000, and the average per Budget Period was $295,000. The range of assistance for EMI was $100,000-$300,000, and the average per Budget Period was $285,000. ANA regulations are published in 45 CFR 1336. Not applicable.