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ClosedOpportunity HHS-2026-ACF-ANA-NEG-0120

Economic Advancement Grants for Local Empowerment (EAGLE)

Administration for Children and Families - ANA · Department of Health and Human Services

At a glance

Economic Advancement Grants for Local Empowerment (EAGLE) is a closed federal grant opportunity from the Administration for Children and Families - ANA (Department of Health and Human Services). The application deadline was August 27, 2026. Individual awards are listed as $300K – $1M, with about 31 awards expected and $24M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include federally recognized tribal governments, native american tribal organizations, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status and others (see notice). Cost sharing or matching is required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 93.612 (Native American Programs).

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Key facts

  1. Jul 28, 2026Posted
  2. Aug 27, 2026Application deadline
  3. Sep 30, 2026 (est.)Est. award date
Posted
Jul 28, 2026
Close date
Aug 27, 2026
Est. award date
Sep 30, 2026
Award floor
$300,000
Award ceiling
$1,000,000
Est. total funding
$24,000,000
Expected awards
31
Cost sharing
Required
Funding instrument
Grant
Opportunity category
Discretionary

Who can apply

  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • Native American tribal organizations
  • 501(c)(3) nonprofits
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
  • Others (see notice)

Additional information on eligibility (from the notice)

Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §2991b and 45 CFR §1336.33, eligible applicants under this announcement are: Federally-recognized Indian tribes, as recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA); Incorporated non-federally recognized tribes; Incorporated state-recognized Indian tribes; Consortia of Indian tribes; Incorporated non-profit multi-purpose community-based Indian organizations (including Urban Indian Organizations as defined by 25 U.S.C §1603(29)); Urban Indian Centers; Native Community Development Financial Institutions (Native CDFIs); Alaska Native villages as defined in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) and/or non-profit village consortia; Non-profit native organizations in Alaska with village-specific projects; Incorporated non-profit Alaska Native multipurpose, community-based organizations; Non-profit Alaska Native Regional Corporations/Associations in Alaska with village-specific projects; Non-profit Alaska Native community entities or tribal governing bodies (Indian Reorganization Act or Traditional Councils) as recognized by the BIA; Public and non-profit private agencies serving Native Hawaiians; National or regional incorporated non-profit Native American organizations with Native American community-specific objectives; Public and non-profit private agencies serving Native peoples from Guam, American Samoa, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; Tribal Colleges and Universities, and colleges and universities located in Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands that serve Native American Pacific Islanders. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible for awards under this funding opportunity.

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.

The Administration for Native Americans anticipates announcing the availability of funds and requesting applications for EAGLE: Economic Advancement Grants for Local Empowerment, supporting socioeconomic and cultural success for Native communities through business creation in regenerative agriculture, artificial intelligence, tribal energy sovereignty, and human capital development. The primary goals are to 1) support Native capacity, health, employability, and resourcefulness; 2) foster sustainable economic growth through job creation, infrastructure, and wealth-building; and 3) accelerate economic development and optimize governance. ANA intends to fully fund FY 2026 EAGLE awards for three years, with the NOFO including multiple Program Areas (PAs): Seventh-Generation Greenhouses to expand affordable, nutritious food production and local enterprise; Microgrids to enhance energy reliability, resilience, and independence; Welders to Elders to promote workforce development and community resilience; Tradition in Action—A Native Elder Program to support cultural education, intergenerational knowledge transfer, and leadership pipelines; and Indigenous Designs to Empower and Advance Self-Determination (IDEAS) to enable community-designed solutions to priority needs.

Additional information from the agency ↗

Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

Reported obligations under ALN 93.612

Historical data · not a prediction
FY24$31M
FY25$21.4M
FY26$29.5M est.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 93.612. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency contact (as published)

Administration for Children and Families - ANA
Carmelia.Strickland@acf.hhs.gov
202-690-7110

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “Economic Advancement Grants for Local Empowerment (EAGLE)”?

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Federally recognized tribal governments, Native American tribal organizations, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status and Others (see notice). Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.

How much funding is available through “Economic Advancement Grants for Local Empowerment (EAGLE)”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $300k – $1m, total estimated program funding is $24,000,000 and the agency expects to make about 31 awards.

How do I apply for “Economic Advancement Grants for Local Empowerment (EAGLE)”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity HHS-2026-ACF-ANA-NEG-0120), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.

Matched on shared Assistance Listings, agency, categories and eligible applicant types.

ForecastedALN 93.600

Head Start/Early Head Grants in Multiple States

Administration for Children and Families - OHS
Award range
$1.01M – $79.7M
Est. close
Dec 15, 2026 (est.)
Who can apply
State governments, County governments, City or township governments and 10 more
Source: Grants.govVerified today