Grants
Minnesota Indian Affairs Council
Dakota and Ojibwe Language Revitalization Grant
Request for Proposals
According to the language set forth in the 2025 Minnesota Session Laws, 94th Legislature, Chapter 36, Article 4, Sec. 9, funds were allocated for the Indian Affairs Council to provide grants to preserve Dakota and Ojibwe Indian language and to foster education programs and immersion programs in Dakota and Ojibwe language. There is $498,750 available for one-year competitive language grants. All thorough and complete applications must be submitted to and received by email to Keegan.Flaharty@State.mn.us - no later than 3:30 p.m. on September 15, 2025. No late proposals will be considered.
The Dakota and Ojibwe Language Revitalization Grant program, which funds revitalization of Minnesota’s first languages, is underwritten by an appropriation from the state’s Legacy Fund Amendment, MN Legacy Fund Amendment Information. The eligible project areas are intentionally broad and somewhat flexible to allow creativity and innovation with intent that a diverse array of projects can be funded. Recognized educational institutions in Minnesota, and 510 (C)(3) non-profits located in the State of Minnesota and currently registered with the Secretary of State’s office are strongly encouraged to apply.
Please submit any questions via email to keegan.flaharty@state.mn.us by August 26, 2025. All responses will be posted on MIAC website in the next few business days. Please no phone calls.
To view the RFP documents:
Question and Responses:
"I had one question on the MIAC one-year Immersion competitive grant RFP that came out. I am checking to see if we know if there will be another RFP coming out on a two-year budget like the previous years or if this is the same Immersion School RFP in a one-year format?"
Yes, we decided to split the funding into two separate one-year RFPs. The second year RFP is expected to be posted in Spring to early Summer 2026. More information about that RFP will be available around that time.
All questions regarding MIAC’s Dakota and Ojibwe Language RFP were due by August 26, 2025. To maintain neutrality during the RFP process, MIAC staff are not permitted to respond to any questions related to this RFP after that date.