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From http://www.einnews.com/pr_news/191729029/ana-announces-fy14-funding-opportunities-for-tribes

The Administration for Children and Families, Administration for Native Americans (ANA) has announced the availability of Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 funding opportunities. Applications are due April 15, 2014.

Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance—This program provides funding for projects to support assessments of the status of the Native languages in an established community, as well as the planning, designing, and implementing of Native language curriculum and education projects to support a community's language preservation goals. Eligible Native American communities include American Indian Tribes (federally recognized and non-federally recognized), Native Hawaiians, Alaskan Natives, and Native American Pacific Islanders.

Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance–Esther Martinez Immersion—The Esther Martinez Immersion provides funding to support three-year projects being implemented by Native American Language Nests, Survival Schools, and Restoration Programs in accordance with P.L. 109-394. Eligible Native American communities include American Indian Tribes (federally-recognized and non-federally recognized), Native Hawaiians, Alaskan Natives, and Native American Pacific Islanders.

For additional details about each funding opportunity announcement, including information on how to apply, visit the Administration for Children and Families website at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/office/ana