New Initiatives
Economic Advancement Grants for Local Empowerment (EAGLE), AI3 Action Institute, and National Center for Native Training and Technical Assistance (NCNTTA) funding opportunities are an evolution of our commitment to economic development. ANA’s economic development financial assistance funding remains fully available. In fact, we received a funding increase in FY26.
- EAGLE : This funding is more targeted and focused to drive stronger, more regional impact across the communities ANA serves, and we held a consultation to directly hear and incorporate their voices on this critical topic.
- AI3 Action Institute : This institute will help Native communities adopt cutting-edge technologies by reducing the learning curve for artificial intelligence, identifying and deploying the best technologies, and managing the knowledge gained—ensuring Native communities are not left behind, but instead are firmly in the driver’s seat, shaping and leading their own technological futures.
- National Center for Native Training and Technical Assistance : Through the forthcoming cooperative agreement, ANA is creating a more unified and agile support system for communities. This approach improves the quality, consistency, and impact of services while reducing administrative burden and strengthening the capacity and long-term sustainability of grant recipients. It also integrates subject matter experts (SMEs) to deliver targeted support aligned with the needs outlined in ANA’s Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs), ensuring TTA is more responsive, coordinated, and effective in meeting community needs.
Through these exciting new initiatives ANA remains committed to its core mission of promoting self-determination and economic self-sufficiency for Tribal Nations by supporting critical economic development opportunities.
Native Languages
ANA believes language revitalization and continuation are two of the first steps taken in preserving and strengthening a community’s culture. Use of native language builds identity and encourages communities to move toward social unity and self-sufficiency.
- Esther Martinez Immersion (EMI): EMI Program Areas of Interest (PDF)
- Native Language Preservation & Maintenance (P&M): P&M Program Areas of Interest (PDF)
Environmental Regulatory Enhancement (ERE)
Growing awareness of environmental issues on Indian lands has resulted in increased funding to address these issues. ANA’s Environmental Regulatory Enhancement grants provide tribes with resources to develop legal, technical and organizational capacities for protecting their natural environments.
Read about the Forecast for the FY 2026 Opportunities for these programs.