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Language Revitalization Fellowship

Intake status unconfirmed

A year of support and a small grant for members or descendants of endangered language communities starting a revitalization project. Fluency not required.

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Program at a glance

Application status
Intake status unconfirmed
Funding amount
US$2,000 plus a year of support
Listed deadline
Applications usually open at the end of the year
Who can apply
Individuals, Elders and Knowledge Keepers, Artists.
Where
Open internationally
Funder based in
United States
Good for
Indigenous languages
Pays for
A project, Training or professional development

Who it's intended for

Details
Members or descendants of an endangered, dormant or under-resourced language community; fluency not required. Outside researchers must apply together with a community member.

Source checked against the funder's website on November 2, 2026. No dates for the next cohort 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.
  • Members or descendants of an endangered, dormant or under-resourced language community; fluency not required. Outside researchers must apply together with a community member.
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.

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