Program Information
ANA provides competitive financial assistance to eligible Tribes and Native American non-profit organizations in support of locally determined and designed projects that address community needs and goals. ANA does not fund duplicative projects within the same community or projects that lead to litigation against the United States Government.
ANA publishes funding opportunity announcements designating funds available, program areas of focus, review criteria and the method of application on Grants.gov. ANA project funding is considered short-term seed funding available for 12, 24, and 36 months. All ANA community projects need to be complete by the end of the project period, or supported by alternative funds.
2008 Award Distribution by Program Area
Program Areas:
- Social and Economic Development Strategies (SEDS) for Native Americans: ANA provides project funding to eligible applicants for the purpose of assisting Native communities to achieve the goal of economic and social self-sufficiency.
- Economic Development Projects: Involves the promotion of the physical, commercial, technological, industrial, and/or agricultural components necessary for a sustainable local community. Applicants are encouraged to develop sustainable projects to support stable and diversified private sector local economies.
- Social Development Projects: Involves investment in human and social capital for advancing peoples' well-being. Applicants are encouraged to develop and implement culturally appropriate projects to enhance Tribal, community, and village activities. Social development projects under this area support elders, positive youth development, and individuals with disabilities.
- Governance Projects: Involves assistance to federally-recognized Tribal and Alaska Native village governments to increase their ability to exercise local control and decision-making over governance activities.
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Native Language Preservation and Maintenance: ANA provides project funding to eligible applicants for the purpose of assisting Native Americans to assure the survival and continuing vitality of their languages.
- Environmental Regulatory Enhancement: ANA provides project funding to eligible applicants to strengthen Tribal Governments by building capacity to identify, plan and develop environmental programs consistent with Native culture. ANA funds projects that address the responsibility of Tribes and Alaska Native villages to formulate environmental ordinances, implement laws, and train community members in the use and control of their natural resources.
