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Indigenous Language Project Grant Funding

Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Inc

Funding Amount

Up to $21,500

Deadline

Expected ~October

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
October 18, 2026
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: August

From the program guidelines: “Application Opening: Applications open August 5 (annually)”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

  • Tribal governments
  • Tribal-affiliated schools

Other requirements

  • Grant program is open to:
  • Programs committed to preserving, revitalizing, and promoting Indigenous languages

Overview

Geographic Scope: Rio Arriba, Taos, and Santa Fe Counties in Northern New Mexico

Mission: Support Indigenous language preservation, revitalization, and promotion

Eligibility

Grant program is open to:

  • Tribal governments
  • Tribal-affiliated schools
  • Programs committed to preserving, revitalizing, and promoting Indigenous languages

Focus Areas

Projects may include:

  • Language learning materials
  • Digital tools
  • Language immersion programs
  • Community workshops

Contact Information

  • Contact Person: Steve Vigil
  • Email: info@riograndenha.org
  • Note: Application consultations available

How to Apply

Application Process

  1. Application Opening: Applications open August 5 (annually)
  2. Submit Application: Submit completed application by October 18 deadline
  3. Consultation Available: Contact Steve Vigil at info@riograndenha.org for application consultations

Required Materials

Specific application materials and narrative questions not detailed in the website content provided. Contact Steve Vigil for consultation and application details.

What Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
8
Total given
$77K
Median grant
$10K
Range
$8,000–$11K
  • By dollars: New Mexico 100%. Top recipient cities: Santa Fe, NM; Penasco, NM; Albuquerque, NM.

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    $11K

  • Indigenous Ways · Santa Fe, NM

    $10K

  • New Mexico Wilderness Alliance · Albuquerque, NM

    $10K

  • Chimayo Cultural Preservation Assoc · Chimayo, NM

    $10K

  • Lightning Boy Foundation Inc · Santa Fe, NM

    $10K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Native americans
  • Education

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