US: Native Language Immersion Initiative Grant Program 2022

Deadline: 10-Nov-21

The First Nations Development Institute (First Nations) is pleased to announce Native Language Immersion Initiative Grant Program 2022 that aims to build the capacity of and directly support Native-controlled nonprofit organizations and tribal government programs actively supporting Native language immersion programs.

Funding under this grant will support capacity-building activities designed to improve and enhance the language immersion program’s ability to achieve its mission. This may include curriculum development, technology access, instructional courses and materials, mentorships, teacher training and other kinds of organizational infrastructure.

Funding Information

During this funding cycle, First Nations will award 5 to 8 grants ranging from $45,000 to $75,000
Total requests for project budgets within this funding opportunity should not exceed $75,000.
The grant period for this funding opportunity is January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022.

Activities

Administrative, programmatic and organizational capacity-building activities must support language immersion programs. Matching funds are not required under this grant.
Examples of allowable activities under this funding opportunity include, but are not limited to:
- Curriculum development
- Language and culture summer and after-school camps
- Professional development
- Mentorships
- Internships
- Leadership succession planning
- Strengthening technological and informational systems
- Conducting audits

Eligibility Criteria

Type of Eligible Entities:
- Tribes, Native-controlled nonprofits, and Native-controlled community organizations with active Native language immersion programs located in the United States or U.S. territories are eligible to apply.
- First Nations considers “Native-controlled” to mean that the majority (more than 50%) of the organization’s Board of Directors is tribally-affiliated.
Types of eligible applicants include, but are not limited to:
- Federal- and State-Recognized Tribal Governments and Departments
- Native-controlled 501(c)(3) nonprofits
- Native-controlled community organizations with fiscal sponsorship
- Native §7871 Organizations.