Frequently Asked Questions Eligibility and General Application Questions Can a private, not- for -profit school, apply for the grant? Yes, a private, not-for-profit school can apply for the grant. If awarded a grant, may a grantee count on receiving funding for the full period of three years? The actual level of program funding, if any, depends on final Congressional action each fiscal year and whether substantial progress has been made toward meeting the project objectives and program performance measures. Can an entity submit more than one application? Yes, an entity is allowed to submit multiple applications, as long as each application is for a different project. Each application will be reviewed and scored for quality. The proposed projects should not refer to services or activities that would be provided by a project described in another application. What issues might prevent applications from being considered for funding? The following examples are problems with grant applications that prevent an application from being considered for funding: exceeding 36 months budget; budget exceeding maximum amount; project narrative not included in application; incorrectly formatted documents; paper submission submitted without prior approval; documents that are password-protected; and late submission. Can a school district with Title VI formula grant funds be a recipient of the NAL@ED program as well? Yes, a Title VI grantee can also be a recipient of the NAL@ED program grant. In fact, applicants can be awarded five points if a project includes an assurance that after the project ends, the applicant will use all or part of the Title VI grant to sustain the goal of this project. The requirements to receive this competitive preference are identified in FAQ question # 17, as well as on the Competitive Preference Priority One attachment. Are there other Federal grant programs that provide funding for Native American language programs? Yes. At the Department of Education, the following grant programs also provide grant funding for Native American Language programs: the Native American and Alaska Native Children in School Program (NAM) program, under the Office of English Language Acquisition, can be used to support the teaching, learning and studying of Native American languages for English learners; and the Indian Education Formula Grants to LEAs supplement the regular school academic program through cultural enrichment, and allowable activities include Native American language instruction. At HHS, the Administration for Native American (ANA) funding provides opportunities to assess, plan, develop and implement projects to ensure the survival and continuing vitality of Native languages; the Esther Martinez Immersion is a Special Initiative under the Native Language Preservation and Maintenance grant competition.
Frequently Asked Questions Eligibility and General Application Questions Can a private, not- for -profit school, apply for the grant? Yes, a private, not-for-profit school can apply for the grant. If awarded a grant, may a grantee count on receiving funding for the full period of three years? The actual level of program funding, if any, depends on final Congressional action each fiscal year and whether substantial progress has been made toward meeting the project objectives and program performance measures. Can an entity submit more than one application? Yes, an entity is allowed to submit multiple applications, as long as each application is for a different project. Each application will be reviewed and scored for quality. The proposed projects should not refer to services or activities that would be provided by a project described in another application. What issues might prevent applications from being considered for funding? The following examples are problems with grant applications that prevent an application from being considered for funding: exceeding 36 months budget; budget exceeding maximum amount; project narrative not included in application; incorrectly formatted documents; paper submission submitted without prior approval; documents that are password-protected; and late submission. Can a school district with Title VI formula grant funds be a recipient of the NAL@ED program as well? Yes, a Title VI grantee can also be a recipient of the NAL@ED program grant. In fact, applicants can be awarded five points if a project includes an assurance that after the project ends, the applicant will use all or part of the Title VI grant to sustain the goal of this project. The requirements to receive this competitive preference are identified in FAQ question # 17, as well as on the Competitive Preference Priority One attachment. Are there other Federal grant programs that provide funding for Native American language programs? Yes. At the Department of Education, the following grant programs also provide grant funding for Native American Language programs: the Native American and Alaska Native Children in School Program (NAM) program, under the Office of English Language Acquisition, can be used to support the teaching, learning and studying of Native American languages for English learners; and the Indian Education Formula Grants to LEAs supplement the regular school academic program through cultural enrichment, and allowable activities include Native American language instruction. At HHS, the Administration for Native American (ANA) funding provides opportunities to assess, plan, develop and implement projects to ensure the survival and continuing vitality of Native languages; the Esther Martinez Immersion is a Special Initiative under the Native Language Preservation and Maintenance grant competition.