Promote the Survival and Continuing Vitality of Native American Languages (93.587)

Program

93.587 Promote the Survival and Continuing Vitality of Native American Languages

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Health and Human Services
Office: Administration For Children And Families

Authorization

Native American Languages Act of 1992, Public Law 102-524; Native American Programs Act of 1974, Public Law 93-644, 42 U.S.C 2991b.

Program Number

93.587

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

To provide financial assistance to eligible applicants for the purpose of promoting the survival and continued vitality of native languages. This program area is divided into four categories: Native Language Preservation and Maintenance - Assessment. Language Assessment Grants are 12-month projects to be used to conduct an assessment of the current status of the native language; Native Language Preservation and Maintenance Planning. Language - Planning Grants are up to 24 month projects to be used to plan a language project; Native Language Preservation and Maintenance - Implementation. Language-Implementation Grants are 12 to 36-month projects and allow for the implementation of language projects that support the community's long-term language preservation goals; and Native Language Preservation and Maintenance - Immersion. Language - Immersion Grants will only be awarded to applicants that meet the Statutory requirements for immersion projects with language nests or language survival schools in accordance with P.L. 109-394. Language - immersion grants are for up to 36-month projects.

Types of Assistance

PROJECT GRANTS

Uses and Use Restrictions

Funds may be used for language preservation and enhancement.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

The following organizations are eligible to apply; Federally-recognized Indian Tribes (as listed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs in an October 21, 1993 Federal Register notice); Incorporated Non-Federally recognized Indian Tribes; Alaska Native villages as defined in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANSCA) and/or nonprofit village consortia; Nonprofit Alaska Native Regional Associations with village specific projects; Nonprofit Native organizations in Alaska with village specific projects; Incorporated nonprofit multi-purpose community-based Indian organizations; Urban Indian Centers: 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 (The populations served may be located on these islands or in the United States.); and Tribally Controlled Community Colleges, Tribally Controlled Post Secondary Vocational Institutions, and colleges and universities located in Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, or the commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands which serves Native American Pacific Islanders.

Beneficiary Eligibility

American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Native American Pacific Islanders will benefit.

Credentials/Documentation

No Credentials or documentation are required. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

Preapplication coordination is not applicable. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure

This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Information regarding the availability of grant funds will be posted in Grants.gov and the ACF Funding Opportunities websites as Program Announcements, which will provide details on program objectives for which applications are being solicited and other application requirements. The Administration for Native Americans will provide each applicant with the appropriate forms for the application for Federal Assistance and instructions for applying for grants from Administration for Native Americans programs. Hard copy applications should be submitted to Administration for Children and Families, Office of Grants Management , Division of Discretionary Grants, Aerospace Building 6th Floor East, 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW., Washington, DC 20447. Electronic submissions are submitted through Grants.gov.

Award Procedure

All funds are awarded directly to the grantees.

Deadlines

Mar 11, 2009 Each program announcement specifies the due date for submission of applications.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

From 120 to 180 days. Applicants will receive notice of approval/Disapproval approximately 120 days after receipt of application.

Appeals

Appeals are processed in accordance with HHS regulations in 45 CFR 16.

Renewals

Other - Not Specified.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

This program has no statutory formula.

Matching Requirements: Percent: 20.%. See waiver information in accordance with 45 CFR, Part 1336.50.

This program does not have MOE requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Grantees may apply for competitive continuation support within a project period. Planning Grants, can be from 12-24 months; Implementation Grants from 12-36 months; Immersion Grants from 12-36 months. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: lump sum.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Program reports are not applicable. Cash reports are not applicable. As indicated above Objective Progress Reports (OPR) are required quarterly using the OPR form which follows closely the Project Objective Work Plan (OWP). As indicated above - Financial Status reports are required quarterly. By statute one third of the grant portfolio must receive on-site impact evaluation.

Audits

This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-133. Audits are conducted in accordance with the requirements in 45 CFR 74 and 92.

Records

Financial records, supporting documents and all other related records pertinent to ANA grants must be maintained for a period of 3 years. If an audit is not completed by the end of 3-year period, or if audit findings have not been resolved, records shall be retained until resolution of the audit findings.

Program Accomplishments

Fiscal Year 2008: In FY 2008, 59 Language grants were awarded. Fiscal Year 2009: In FY 2009, it is anticipated that 68 Language grants will be awarded. Fiscal Year 2010: In FY 2010, it is anticipated that 60 Language grants will be awarded.

Financial Information

Account Identification

75-1536-0-1-506.

Obligations

(Project Grants) FY 08 $7,865,912; FY 09 est $9,727,981; FY 10 est $10,000,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Language Assessment - $50,000 � 100,000; Average = $75,000 per budget period
Language Planning - $50,000 - $150,000; Average = $75,000 per budget period
Language Implementation - $50,000 - $200,000; Average = $75,000 per budget period
Language Immersion - $50,000 - $250,000; Average = $150,000 per budget period.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

Regulations are published in 45 CFR 1336.

Related Programs

Not Applicable.

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Christopher A. Beach 370 L'Enfant Promenade
Washington DC 20447, Washington , District of Columbia 20447 Email: christopher.beach@acf.hhs.gov Phone: 2026905793

Web Site Address

http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ana.

Examples of Funded Projects

Fiscal Year 2008: Language Assessment: Data Collection, Formal Language Assessment, Informal Language Assessment
Language Planning: Plan and design Master/Apprentice programs; Plan and design comprehensive Native language immersion programs for a language nest or survival school; Plan, design and test curriculum for students, parents and language instructors; Plan and design teaching materials; Record, transcribe and archive oral testimony; Plan and design language resource materials using recorded oral testimony; Plan and design multi-media language learning tools; Plan and design teacher certification programs; Train teachers, interpreters or translators of Native languages
Language Implementation: Produce/disseminate culturally relevant printed stories for children using the Native language of the community; Facilitate/encourage intergenerational teaching of Native American language skills; Disseminate culturally relevant materials to teach and enhance the use of Native American languages; Implement an immersion, mentor or distance learning model; Produce, distribute or participate in various media forms to broadcast Native languages; Implement an educational site-based immersion project
Language Immersion: Language Nest; Language Survival School. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Specific criteria for selecting proposals for funding are stated in each program announcement. In general, proposals are judged on the basis of relevance to program objectives as stated in the program announcement, project viability, community support, reasonable cost estimates, and qualifications of applicant organization and personnel.