Posted on January 17, 2013
Deadline: April 22, 2013

Endangered Language Fund Announces 2013 Funding Priorities

The Endangered Language Fund was founded in 1996 with the goal of supporting language preservation and documentation projects. To that end, ELF provides grants of up to $4,000 for efforts to research and maintain languages in danger of disappearing within a generation or two.

Priority is given to projects that serve both a community of native speakers and the field of linguistics at large. In addition, work that has immediate applicability to one group and more distant application to another will be considered. Publishing subventions are a low priority, although they will be considered. ELF grants can be applied for a variety of expenses, including consultant fees, tapes, films, and travel, but not overhead. Grants, which average $2,000, are normally awarded for a one-year period, but extensions will be considered through the application process.

Researchers and language activists from any country are encouraged to apply. For complete application and eligibility guidelines, visit the Endangered Language Fund Web site.

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Link to Complete RFP

Primary Subject: Arts and Culture
Geographic Funding Area: National

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