Opportunity Information: Apply for HHS 2011 ACF ANA NL 0140
Apply for HHS 2011 ACF ANA NL 0140
- The Administration for Children and Families ANA in the income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance Esther Martinez Initiative" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.587 Promote the Survival and Continuing Vitality of Native American Languages.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 9, 2013 and posted on Jan 7, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 6, 2013 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 1159 p.m., ET, on the listed application due date.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Non profit organizations representing American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Native American Pacific Islanders, including American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands are eligible applicants under this announcement. A full listing of eligible entities under this announcement will be published in the funding opportunity announcement Faith based and community organizations that meet eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity announcement. Individuals, foreign entities, and sole proprietorship organizations are not eligible to compete for, or receive, awards made under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance - Esther Martinez Initiative is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) through the Administration for Native Americans (ANA). It provides federal support for community-based efforts that keep Native American languages alive, strengthen everyday use of those languages, and help Native communities remain culturally and linguistically vibrant. The program is rooted in ANA's broader mission of supporting Native communities as they pursue self-determination, community health, cultural continuity, and long-term economic self-sufficiency. The initiative specifically aligns with Public Law 109-394 and focuses on three-year projects designed to preserve, maintain, and restore Native languages through structured community programs.
This funding opportunity supports three main types of language efforts: Language Nests, Survival Schools, and Restoration Programs. Language Nests typically emphasize immersive early childhood and family-centered language learning, often built around fluent speakers and culturally grounded daily routines. Survival Schools generally focus on school-aged learners and broader educational settings, with stronger integration of Native language instruction into a school or school-like model. Restoration Programs are often designed for communities where the language has fewer fluent speakers and needs targeted rebuilding through documentation, curriculum development, training new speakers, and creating pathways for renewed daily use. Across all three models, the intent is not just to teach vocabulary, but to create durable, community-led systems that increase fluency, strengthen intergenerational transmission, and make the language a living part of homes, schools, and community life.
For the fiscal year referenced in the announcement, ANA anticipated making about five awards with an estimated total funding level of $1,000,000. Individual awards were expected to fall between $100,000 and $300,000. The funding instrument is a grant, and applicants should note that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning grantees must contribute non-federal resources toward the project as outlined in the full announcement. The program is listed under CFDA number 93.587, which is associated with efforts to promote the survival and continuing vitality of Native American languages.
Eligibility is geared toward Native-serving nonprofit and tribal entities. Eligible applicants include federally recognized tribal governments, non-federally recognized tribal organizations, and nonprofit organizations representing American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Native American Pacific Islanders, including communities in American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status may be eligible (excluding institutions of higher education under the specified categories), and faith-based and community organizations can apply as long as they meet the stated eligibility requirements. Individuals, foreign entities, sole proprietorships, and similar applicants are not eligible to compete for or receive awards under this opportunity. The announcement notes that a full listing of eligible entity types would be included in the complete funding opportunity announcement.
Several administrative details in the notice are important for applicants because they affect submission. ANA indicated the application package was modified to include the correct Project Abstract Summary form (OMB Number 0980-0204). Applicants who previously downloaded an older package containing a different abstract form (OMB Number 4040-0003) were instructed to download the updated package to avoid validation errors during electronic submission. The agency also noted that the Funding Opportunity Announcement would be modified and reposted for submission, and that proposed changes were identified through a Notice of Public Comment published in the Federal Register on February 26, 2013. Applicants were encouraged to review that Federal Register notice to understand the scope of updates and expectations.
Key dates listed include an original closing date of March 8, 2011 and a later current closing date of June 6, 2013, reflecting the reposting/modified submission window described in the notice. Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date. The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2011-ACF-ANA-NL-0140. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement or resolving technical issues, the contact point provided is the ACF Applications Help Desk (appsupport@acf.hhs.gov). The full announcement and related materials were linked through the ACF grants site.
Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance - Esther Martinez Initiative: FAQs
What is the Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance - Esther Martinez Initiative?
It is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) through the Administration for Native Americans (ANA). It provides support for community-based projects that preserve, maintain, and restore Native American languages and strengthen everyday language use in Native communities.
Which federal agencies administer this grant?
The opportunity is administered by ANA within ACF, which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
What is the overall purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to keep Native American languages alive by supporting structured, community-led programs that increase fluency, strengthen intergenerational transmission, and make the language an active part of daily life in homes, schools, and community settings.
How does this program connect to ANA's mission?
The initiative aligns with ANA's mission to support Native communities in self-determination, community health, cultural continuity, and long-term economic self-sufficiency by reinforcing cultural and linguistic vitality.
What law does this initiative align with?
The initiative specifically aligns with Public Law 109-394, as stated in the announcement.
What is the expected project period?
The announcement describes projects as three-year efforts designed to preserve, maintain, and restore Native languages through structured community programs.
What kinds of language programs does this grant support?
The funding supports three main program types: Language Nests, Survival Schools, and Restoration Programs.
What is a Language Nest under this opportunity?
Language Nests generally emphasize immersive early childhood learning and family-centered language development. They are often built around fluent speakers and culturally grounded daily routines to support natural, everyday language use.
What is a Survival School under this opportunity?
Survival Schools generally focus on school-aged learners and broader educational settings, integrating Native language instruction into a school or school-like model.
What is a Restoration Program under this opportunity?
Restoration Programs are typically designed for communities with fewer fluent speakers and focus on rebuilding the language through activities such as documentation, curriculum development, training new speakers, and creating pathways to renewed daily language use.
Is the goal mainly to teach vocabulary?
No. The intent across all three models is broader than teaching vocabulary. The focus is on creating durable, community-led systems that increase fluency, strengthen intergenerational transmission, and support everyday use so the language remains living and active.
How much funding is available in the referenced fiscal year?
ANA anticipated making about five awards with an estimated total funding level of $1,000,000 for the fiscal year referenced in the announcement.
What is the expected size of an individual award?
Individual awards were expected to range from $100,000 to $300,000.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The notice states that cost sharing or matching is required, meaning grantees must contribute non-federal resources toward the project as outlined in the full announcement.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA number 93.587.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is geared toward Native-serving nonprofit and tribal entities. Eligible applicants include federally recognized tribal governments, non-federally recognized tribal organizations, and nonprofit organizations representing American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Native American Pacific Islanders, including communities in American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Can nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status apply?
Yes. The announcement indicates that both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status may be eligible (excluding institutions of higher education under the specified categories).
Are faith-based or community organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based and community organizations can apply as long as they meet the stated eligibility requirements.
Who is not eligible to apply?
Individuals, foreign entities, sole proprietorships, and similar applicants are not eligible to compete for or receive awards under this opportunity.
Does the notice mention that the full list of eligible entity types is available elsewhere?
Yes. The announcement notes that a full listing of eligible entity types would be included in the complete funding opportunity announcement.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number HHS-2011-ACF-ANA-NL-0140.
What are the key application closing dates mentioned?
The notice lists an original closing date of March 8, 2011 and a later current closing date of June 6, 2013, reflecting a reposting and modified submission window.
What time are applications due on the closing date?
Applications had to be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date.
Were there any updates to the application package applicants needed to know about?
Yes. ANA indicated the application package was modified to include the correct Project Abstract Summary form with OMB Number 0980-0204.
What happens if an applicant uses an older application package?
The notice warns that applicants who previously downloaded an older package containing a different abstract form (OMB Number 4040-0003) should download the updated package to avoid validation errors during electronic submission.
Did ANA indicate the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) would be modified and reposted?
Yes. The agency noted that the FOA would be modified and reposted for submission.
Where were proposed changes to the FOA described?
Proposed changes were identified through a Notice of Public Comment published in the Federal Register on February 26, 2013, and applicants were encouraged to review that notice to understand the scope of updates and expectations.
Where could applicants access the full announcement and related materials?
The full announcement and related materials were linked through the ACF grants site, as referenced in the notice.
Who should applicants contact for technical submission help or access issues?
Applicants needing help resolving technical issues or accessing the full announcement were directed to the ACF Applications Help Desk at appsupport@acf.hhs.gov.
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