Native American Community Research, Demonstration, and Pilot Projects
Department Of Health And Human Services, Administration For Children And Families
The purpose of this program is to promote the goals and objectives identified in Native American Programs Act (NAPA), including economic and social self-sufficiency, for American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and other Native American Pacific Islanders from American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. The program achieves this by building capacity, facilitating sustainable and successful outcomes, and assisting in the development of new approaches that
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Helps Native American communities conduct research and pilot projects to improve their programs. Provides funding for training and technical assistance to support these initiatives.
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What Is This Program?
What Benefits Are Offered?
Financial assistance (grants) and capacity building for community development projects. Funding is provided across three program areas: Native Language Preservation and Maintenance ($12M for 15 awards), Native Languages Esther Martinez Immersion ($3M for 4 awards), and Environmental Regulatory Enhancement ($2M for 3 awards). Free training and technical assistance are also available.
Who Is Eligible?
Region: U.S., Pacific territories
Demographics: Native American, Native Alaskan, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander
Other Criteria: tribes, non-profit organizations, community-based project focus, project focused on Native Language Preservation and Maintenance, Native Languages Esther Martinez Immersion, or Environmental Regulatory Enhancement, registered with SAM.gov
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Reach out to your local OCSE Regional Program Office for assistance.
- Research and analyze application preparation.
- Prepare and organize the application and program development plan.
- Submit the completed application packet.
- 🌐Application Portal
- https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ana/grants/applicant-training-technical-assistance
- 📤Submission Method
- 🔄Intake Type
- fixed-deadline
📄What Documents Are Required?
- ✅Required Documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
- Project Narrative
- Budget Narrative
- 📎Optional Documents
- Appendix (optional)
- 📐Format Requirements
- PDF only, max 10MB
- 📥Templates Available
- ✉️Supporting Letters
- No specific letters of support required, but additional documentation is welcomed.
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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?
- 🧾Eligible Expenses
- 100% of approved and allowable expenditures
- 📏Expense Caps
- Total award cannot exceed $500,000, typically awarded as $250,000 per year
- 💳Payment Model
- mixed
🤝Is Matching Funding Required?
- 🔀Matching Required
- No
- 📚Stacking Rules
- Federal funds will cover all expenses.
📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?
- 🗓️Reporting Frequency
- annual
- 📑Reporting Requirements
- progress report
- annual funding request
- 🔍Audit Requirements
- OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards
- 📢Branding Requirements
- acknowledgment of federal funding
- 🗄️Record Retention Period
- 3 years post-final-report
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This program offers funding up to $800,000 (minimum $666,666).
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