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93.587 PROMOTE THE SURVIVAL AND CONTINUING VITALITY OF
NATIVE AMERICAN LANGUAGES

FEDERAL AGENCY

ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

AUTHORIZATION

Native American Programs Act of 1974, as amended, Public
Law 93-644, 88 Stat. 2324, 42 U.S.C. 2991b; Native American Languages Act
of 1992, Public Law 102-524, 104 Stat. 883.

OBJECTIVES

To provide financial assistance to eligible applicants for
the purpose of assuring the survival and continued vitality of native
languages. This program area is divided into two categories: Category I
Assessment Grants are 12-month projects to be used to conduct an
assessment of the current status of the native language; and Category II
Design and/or Implementation Grants are 12 to 36-month projects and allow
for the development and implementation of language projects that support
the community's long-term language preservation goals.

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

None.

APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS

Preapplication Coordination

None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.

Application Procedure

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, 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

Each program announcement specifies the due date for
submission of applications.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

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

Not applicable.

ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS

Formula and Matching Requirements

This program has no statutory formula for distribution of
funds. A matching share of 20 percent of the total approved project cost
is required unless waiver is requested in accordance with criteria which
are also published in 45 CFR, Part 1336.50.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Grantees may apply for competitive continuation support
within a project period of 1 to 3 years under Category II, Design and/or
Implementation grants and are limited to one year of support under
Category I Assessment grants.

POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

Reports

Quarterly Financial Status Reports, Report of Federal Cash
Transactions, and Project Progress Reports are required.

Audits

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.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Account Identification

75-1536-0-1-506.

Obligations

(Grants) FY 05 $3,553,332; FY 06 est $1,500,000; and FY 07
est $1,500,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Category I: $50,000 to $100,000; Category II $50,000 to
$175,000 per budget period.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS

In fiscal year 2005, 28 new grants supported a wide range
of activities including, but not limited to: collection of data on current
language use; development of long-range language goals/strategies;
development of specialized curricula; development and or expansion of
language training programs; development of master/apprentice training
programs; establishment of language immersion camps; compilation and
transcription of oral narratives for uses such as development or revision
of dictionaries and curriculum; and incorporation of language learning
into tribal Head Start programs. It is anticipated that 25 grants will be
awarded in fiscal year 2006 and 25 grants in fiscal year 2007.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE

Regulations are published in 45 CFR 1336.

INFORMATION CONTACTS

Regional or Local Office

Not applicable.

Headquarters Office

Administration for Native Americans, Department of Health
and Human Services, 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW., Washington, DC 20447.
Contact: Sheila Cooper, Program Operations Division. Telephone: (202)
690-5787. FTS is not available.

Web Site Address

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

RELATED PROGRAMS

None.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS

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

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.

General Services Administration
Office of Chief Acquisition
Officer
Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division (VIR)