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Awaiting next round

Small grants for endangered language projects, for members of the Foundation for Endangered Languages. Revitalization gets priority.

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Matching is a starting point. The funder decides who is eligible.

Program at a glance

Application status
Awaiting next round
Funding amount
Usually up to US$1,000
Listed deadline
Members only; last round closed Dec 31, 2025; next round not announced
Who can apply
Individuals, Elders and Knowledge Keepers, Nonprofits.
Where
Open internationally
Funder based in
United Kingdom
Good for
Indigenous languages
Pays for
A project

Who it's intended for

Details
Must be an FEL member through the grant year; smaller requests do better; revitalization projects get priority

Source checked against the funder's website on November 9, 2026. ogmios.org/grants shows 2025-26 round closed Dec 31, 2025 (results Feb 28, 2026); no 2026-27 round posted yet. Always confirm current details with the funder.

Still to confirm

A profile match does not check every requirement. Confirm these points on the funder's page before applying.

  • Whether the current intake is accepting applications, and its exact cutoff time and timezone.
  • Must be an FEL member through the grant year; smaller requests do better; revitalization projects get priority
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.

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